The first Trenitalia hybrid train arrives in Sardinia. It's called Blues , it is equipped with triple electric power, diesel and batteries, it can reach 130 kilometers per hour and carry up to 300 passengers in full comfort.

The new train with a green footprint was presented this morning in Cagliari during the fifth stage of the road show organized by Trenitalia which set up a village at the Sanità pier, calata Delogu, which can be visited by citizens until Sunday evening.

Present were the regional councilor for transport, Giorgio Todde , the deputy mayor of Cagliari Roberto Mura , the general director of the regional transport department, Gabriella Massidda and for Trenitalia the business director Sabrina De Filippis and the regional director of Sardinia Vincenzo Pullara .

"For Sardinia there are 12 Blue hybrid trains . The first - announced De Filippis - will arrive within the year, the others by 2023 and will complete the renewal and modernization of the regional fleet provided for in the service contract", with a total investment of 135 million euros. "The Blues - he continued - are totally Made in Italy trains at the forefront because they have the same characteristics as the other trains but they move both diesel-powered, both on electrified and battery-powered lines. This allows them to enter the emission centers. They are comfortable and designed, following the needs of our customers, not only for those who travel for work, but also for families and for those who want to travel in their free time. They are in fact equipped with a kids area dedicated to children to make the journey of the whole family is comfortable ".

I nuovi treni Blues (foto Regione Sardegna)

TRAINS - Made with highly recyclable materials , they are equipped with an air conditioning system with optimized consumption based on the number of passengers. A revolution in the travel experience, therefore, which according to Trenitalia will also serve to relaunch the tourism system .

"It is a turning point in the transport system - said Councilor Todde - there is an important investment both in the fleet and in infrastructure. We are trying to speed up the times, we have asked for the electrification of the network and they should arrive shortly. news on the Sulcis route and on the Cagliari-Oristano route. The goal is to bridge the gap with the other regions ".

(Unioneonline / vl)

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