Alstom Florence tramway line 2

Tram di Firenze consortium member Alstom has delivered the first 100m of Florence’s new tramway Line 2 in Novoli, Italy.

The contract awarded to Tram di Firenze by the municipal council included the turnkey construction of Line 2 and the first stretch of Line 3 of the city’s tramway system.

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The concession also includes the management of the entire system, including Line 1, which was built under a separate contract.

Under the deal, Alstom is responsible for the installation of the tracks, the contact lines, the substations as well as the lighting and electrical distribution.

"Alstom is committed to contributing to Florence’s tramway system by executing the project on time while guaranteeing the highest standards of quality."

Alstom’s site in Guidonia, Italy, which is specialised in the production of railway infrastructure, is in charge of the project.

Alstom Transport Italy managing director Pierre-Louis Bertina said: "As this project milestone shows, Alstom is committed to contributing to Florence’s tramway system by executing the project on time while guaranteeing the highest standards of quality."

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Following completion, Florence’s tramway system will include three lines covering 19km. Line 1 has been operating since 2010 and connects Scandicci to Santa Maria Novella station.

Line 2, which will connect Peretola airport to Santa Maria Novella station and Line 3, which will run from the station to Careggi via Fortezza da Basso, are still being built and are expected to be completed by 2017.

The Tram di Firenze consortium partners include ATI Costruttori, consisting of CCC Società Cooperativa (principal), AnsaldoBreda, Ansaldo STS, T.T.E. Impianti, Consorzio Toscano Cooperative CTC, DI.COS, Grandi Lavori Fincosit, and Sirti.

Image: Florence mayor Dario Nardella shakes hands with Alstom Transport Italy managing director Pierre-Louis Bertina. Photo: courtesy of Alstom.