Mainz is investing over 100 million: 22 new trams from 2028!

Mainz is investing over 100 million: 22 new trams from 2028!

There is exciting news for all transport passengers in Mainz: the city will be equipped with 22 new Skoda trams. This modernization measure will not only significantly revamp the fleet of the Mainzer Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG), but will also make a sustainable contribution to the region's transport infrastructure. Loud SWR The construction of the railways will take place in the Czech Republic and their use is planned from 2028. The MVG is pursuing the goal of replacing more than half of its old railways.

With a financial outlay of over 100 million euros, this measure represents the largest single investment in the history of MVG. The commissioning of the new ForCity Smart railways, which are already being used successfully in cities such as Bonn, Mannheim and Kassel, will take place between 2028 and 2030. The new trams are an impressive 43 meters long and can accommodate up to 258 passengers.

Introduction of smart mobility

The new rides replace 22 old models, some of which have been in service for more than 40 years. Among these outdated vehicles there are even high-floor trams with stairs at entrances and exits. A general replacement of the old fleet not only makes economic sense, but also increases accessibility in public transport. MVG can therefore counteract this and transport more passengers in a modern, comfortable environment, as evidenced by the almost 57 million passengers in 2022.

This measure fits into a broader discourse about the need for investment in transport infrastructure in Germany. The study by the German Institute for Urban Studies, which was commissioned by the Main Association of the German Construction Industry and other organizations, shows that a total of around 372 billion euros will have to be invested in the maintenance and expansion of rail networks and roads by 2030 in order not to endanger progress DStGB.

A look at the future

While Mainz is now providing a modern tram fleet, a further step at Cottbusverkehr GmbH shows that investments in transport infrastructure are being expanded nationwide. It recently increased its fleet with 15 more Skoda trams in order to meet the requirements of a modern local transport system. These new vehicles are characterized by a high level of accessibility, air-conditioned interiors and equipment with modern passenger information systems, so that the safety and comfort of passengers are also the focus here, reports Urban Transport Magazine.

In summary, it can be said that Mainz is on the right track by investing in new trams to make public transport modern and functional. It remains to be hoped that similar challenges will continue to be tackled courageously so that we can secure not only the present but also the mobility of the future.