The T2 tramway project, connecting Bergamo to Villa d’Almè, has successfully finalized its primary civil works. This achievement met the crucial June 30 deadline stipulated by Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), which is backed by EU post-pandemic funding. By hitting this target, the project remains on schedule for comprehensive pre-operational testing, with the official launch anticipated by the end of 2026, according to Railway Gazette.
The 11.5 km route primarily utilizes the former Brembana railway alignment, now transformed into a modern double-track system. The line originates at Piazzale Marconi and shares its initial stops with the existing T1 line before branching off at Bronzetti. Managed by Tramvie Elettriche Bergamasche, the development is being executed by a consortium featuring Milesi Sergio, GCF Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie, and Škoda. The infrastructure includes 13 stops, seven park-and-ride facilities, and a specialized maintenance depot at Petosino, which features a 400 m² photovoltaic installation.
Once fully operational, the T2 line is projected to handle approximately 4 million annual passengers, aiming to alleviate road congestion in western Bergamo by roughly 10%. The transport system is supported by a fleet of 10 Škoda trams, each capable of carrying 281 passengers. Nine of these units have arrived in Italy, with the final vehicle expected to arrive in October following concluding tests at the manufacturer's Czech facilities. This project stands as one of the Lombardia region's most significant investments in sustainable urban mobility, providing a critical transit link for a catchment area housing roughly 240,000 people.
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