Revolution on the tracks in Sardinia: the last Blues train arrives
The supply of the 12 new vehicles envisaged by the service contract between Trenitalia and the Sardinia Region is thus completedRivoluzione sui binari in Sardegna: arriva l'ultimo treno Blues.
Nel video le parole dell’assessora regionale ai trasporti Barbara Manca, di Michele Vacca dell’associazione utenti trasporto pubblico e della direttrice business regione e sviluppo intermodale di Trenitalia, Maria Annunziata Giaconia
Sardinia celebrates an important milestone in rail transport with the delivery of the latest Blues train , the modern triple fuel hybrid (electric, diesel and battery). Today at Cagliari station the supply of the 12 new trains foreseen by the service contract between Trenitalia and the Sardinia Region was completed .
The renewal of the Sardinian railway fleet marks a decisive turning point, with the island now able to count on an average age of trains reduced to around 7 years.
Thanks to the joint investments, commuters and tourists will therefore be able to travel on more comfortable and cutting-edge vehicles , benefiting from a more efficient and sustainable transport network.
THE FLEET – The twelfth Blues train is the last piece of a mosaic that also includes 10 Minuetto Diesels, 10 Swings and 7 ATR 365s . This renewed fleet allows the circulation of 183 trains per day on the island, offering over 34 thousand seats daily. A significant step forward that raises the standards of quality and comfort for passengers.
The introduction of the new Blues trains reflects the commitment of the Sardinia Region and Trenitalia towards a future of sustainable mobility, responding to the needs of more efficient and environmentally friendly public transport.