Aargau Verkehr receives the first train of the new Limmattalbahn
Aargau Verkehr AG has received the first tram link for the new Limmattalbahn. The low-floor tram was manufactured by Stadler Rail in Spain and brought to Bremgarten by heavy-duty transporter.
Aargau Verkehr AG (AVA) has received the first of eight light rail vehicles for the new Limmattalbahn. The Tramlink, a low-floor tram that was broken down into three parts, was built by Stadler Rail , based in Bussnang TG, at its plant in Valencia, Spain, and brought to Bremgarten by heavy-duty truck. According to the press release , the parts were then reassembled there by technicians from Aargau Verkehr and Stadler Valencia to form the 44.3 meter long light rail system. By November, the Tramlink fleet will be successively completed with a further seven light rail vehicles.
From the timetable change on December 11, 2022, the eight Stadtbahn trains will transport passengers on the Limmattalbahn between Killwangen-Spreitbach and Zurich Altstetten. Line 20 then serves a total of 27 stops over a distance of 13.4 kilometers.
The first railway that has now been delivered is to be used in the Limmattal from summer when the infrastructure for the Limmattalbahn is ready. Test drives are made from the new depot in Dietikon.
According to AVA, the light rail vehicles procured jointly with BLT Baselland Transport AG belong to a modern and comfortable generation of vehicles. According to the AVA website , the Tramlink models are multi-articulated low-floor trams. With stepless entry and exit, you meet the requirements of the Disability Equality Act. In addition to full air conditioning, a passenger information system and comfortable seats, there are functional compartments with space for prams, wheelchairs and heavy luggage. All tram links are equipped with emergency call stations.