Stadler’s TINA Tram Debut in The Hague: Rail Innovation

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Introduction

Stadler and HTM Personenvervoer (HTM) have unveiled the first TINA tram in The Hague. The order includes 62 vehicles, and the new trams are expected to replace current vehicles from 2026. Each tram is 36.5 meters long and has a capacity of up to 237 passengers.

The Hague TINA Tram Unveiling

TINA Tram Introduction

Stadler and public transport operator HTM Personenvervoer (HTM) have unveiled the first TINA (Totally Integrated Low Floor) tram in The Hague. The order includes 62 vehicles, making HTM the largest customer for the TINA tram globally. The introduction of the TINA tram aligns with the growth of the Hague region, which is experiencing an increase in jobs, housing, and population.

TINA Tram Features and Design

The TINA tram features a fully integrated low-floor drive system, allowing for step-free entry. Each tram measures 36.5 meters in length and can accommodate up to 237 passengers. The design incorporates large panoramic windows and an open interior layout, optimising seating capacity and enhancing passenger comfort. The trams also include multifunctional spaces for prams and wheelchairs, alongside an air conditioning system.

Production and Implementation

The trams are designed in Switzerland and manufactured in Siedlce, Poland. After a year of testing and commissioning, the new trams are expected to begin replacing existing vehicles from 2026. This initiative forms part of a broader investment by the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region aimed at modernising public transport sustainably.

Stadler’s Perspective

Stadler has leveraged its experience from previous TINA tram implementations in cities such as Basel, Darmstadt, and Halle to design and produce these vehicles. Stadler board of directors chairman Peter Spuhler said: “The TINA tram is barrier-free, spacious and comfortable. We have tailored it entirely to a wide range of passenger needs in The Hague.”

Additional Stadler Orders

Slovak Railways Contract

Recently, Slovak Railways (ZSSK) confirmed an order for two more KISS electric trains from Stadler, exercising an option from their April contract. These high-capacity double-deck trains are scheduled to begin service in the 2026/2027 timetable on the Bratislava–Zilina main line.

Conclusion

Stadler and HTM have introduced the first TINA tram in The Hague, with 62 vehicles on order. The trams, designed in Switzerland and manufactured in Poland, are scheduled to replace existing vehicles from 2026. Additionally, Slovak Railways has ordered two more KISS electric trains from Stadler.

Company Summary

Stadler, Inc.: Stadler designs and manufactures railway vehicles. They have been contracted to provide TINA trams to HTM Personenvervoer and KISS electric trains to Slovak Railways.

HTM Personenvervoer (HTM): HTM Personenvervoer is a public transport operator in The Hague, Netherlands. They have ordered 62 TINA trams from Stadler.

Slovak Railways (ZSSK): Slovak Railways ordered KISS electric trains from Stadler.

Technology

TINA (Totally Integrated Low Floor): A tram model by Stadler, featuring a low-floor design for accessibility and passenger comfort.

KISS: A high-capacity double-deck electric train from Stadler.

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