Stadler has won a contract to supply 56 TINA trams to Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG) for operation in the Saale city of Halle in central Germany.

This is Stadler‘s fourth order for the trams, with the first ones scheduled to operate in Halle from 2025. HAVAG currently operates 102 trams on 14 lines in Halle, and the new ones will be used across the entire transport network.

TINA stands for “Total Integrated Low-Floor Drive” in German. TINA trams were launched at the beginning of 2020, and Stadler have already received orders from HEAG Mobilo GmbH in Darmstadt, Germany, Swiss Baselland Transport (BLT), and Rostocker Strassenbahn AG (RSAG).

The HAVAG order comprises bidirectional vehicles in two different lengths comprising 39 type MGT-M vehicles and 17 type MGT-XL vehicles. The MGT-M type is approximately 30 metres long and has space for 166 passengers, 64 of which are seated. The MGT-XL type is has space for 267 passengers, 96 of which are seated.

TINA trams are completely step-free and fully accessible. They have an air-conditioned interior with spacious multi-purpose areas for the storage of pushchairs and wheelchairs, and a passenger information system. Each tram has cash-free ticket machines, a video monitoring system, and the BIOS system, which is a new technology that was developed in Halle to provide blind and visually impaired people with improved information and orientation whilst on public transport.

Saxony- Anhalt’s state transport minister, Sven Haller, said at the contract signing:

“We want the citizens of Halle and their guests to be able to choose their mode of transportation freely. People opt for local public transport more often when the basic conditions are good, and the offer is attractive and comfortable. And that is exactly what the new tram vehicles guarantee here in Halle. This is why the state of Saxony-Anhalt generously funded this important step towards the mobility transition.”

HAVAG chairman Vinzenz Schwarz added:

“Today is a great day for the passengers of Halleschen Verkehrs AG – after many years of tender, decision and award processes we have signed a contract for the production and supply of 56 ultra-modern trams and we are pleased to be able to offer our passengers even more service, comfort, space and safety as of 2025.

“An air-conditioned passenger space, which doesn’t overheat in the warm months, quiet travel comfort, larger doorways, no steps in the entire vehicle, wider aisles, improved handholds, modern information systems and innovative driver assistance systems, including for collision warning, will be what characterise our new vehicle.”

The mayor of Halle, Egbert Geier, said:

“Today’s contract signing sets a strong signal for climate-friendly mobility in Halle (Saale) and is an investment in the future. Halle (Saale) and HAVAG are once again trendsetters: We think of mobility, sustainability, and climate protection as a unit. This investment clearly shows the citizens of Halle which modern and at the same time climate-friendly options are offered by the local public transport in our Saale city.“

Ansgar Brockmeyer, Stadler’s Executive Vice President Marketing & Sales, said:

“We’re delighted that, with TINA, the newest tram generation from Stadler will be used in Halle (Saale).”

“Our fourth order now, this contract conclusion emphasises the success of the innovative TINA vehicle concept. The new vehicles set new standards in terms of comfort and user-friendliness. And the same is also true in terms of safety. A new collision warning system will further increase the safety of tram services.”