Stadler and HTM Launch Trial Operations of 62 TINA Trams in The Hague, Advancing Accessible, Comfortable and Energy-Efficient Urban Mobility

Group photo with the Board f.l.t.r.: Christel Mourik, Managing Director MRDH (Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag); Adeel Mahmood, Alderman for Mobility of the Municipality of the Hague; Thea de Vries, Managing Director of HTM; Dr. Ansgar Brockmeyer, Head of Marketing & Sales Division and Deputy Group CEO at Stadler.

(IN BRIEF) Stadler and HTM have started trial operations of the new TINA tram in The Hague, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the city’s tram network and the introduction of a new generation of accessible, energy-efficient and passenger-focused vehicles. HTM has ordered 62 TINA trams, the largest order for the platform to date, which will progressively replace the existing GTL8 fleet. The low-floor vehicles have been designed to improve accessibility for wheelchair users, passengers with reduced mobility and people travelling with pushchairs, while panoramic windows and increased ceiling height create a more spacious interior. Public and stakeholder feedback helped shape features including seating, handrails and stop buttons. Each tram is fitted with four newly developed bogies designed to reduce wheel and track wear, as well as an energy-efficient propulsion system and an onboard battery that enables operation across up to 1.26 kilometres of non-electrified track. The fleet also includes a Collision Warning System and Stadler’s UNIBOARD© Driver Display. Manufactured in Siedlce, Poland, the vehicles are expected to become an important part of HTM’s long-term strategy for a more reliable, accessible and future-ready public transport network.

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 8-Sep-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler and HTM have begun trial operations of the new TINA tram in The Hague, marking a major step in the modernisation of the city’s public transport network and the introduction of a new generation of accessible, spacious and passenger-focused vehicles.

HTM has ordered 62 TINA trams from Stadler, representing the largest TINA order placed to date. The new vehicles will progressively replace the long-serving GTL8 fleet and are intended to support the development of a higher-capacity, more comfortable and future-ready tram network for residents and visitors across the growing region.

The start of trial operations follows an extensive programme of vehicle development, manufacturing and testing designed to prepare the fleet for service under operating conditions in The Hague.

New tram fleet designed around accessibility and passenger comfort

The TINA tram has been developed specifically for urban mobility, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and passenger experience.

Its low-floor design is intended to make boarding easier for wheelchair users, passengers with reduced mobility and people travelling with pushchairs.

The interior has also been designed to create a more open and spacious environment, with maximum ceiling height and large panoramic windows providing improved visibility and a less confined passenger experience.

Stadler and HTM worked with local stakeholders during development of the interior, incorporating public feedback into elements such as seating, stop buttons and handrails.

The collaboration was intended to ensure that the vehicle reflects the practical needs and preferences of passengers who will use the network on a daily basis.

62 TINA trams to replace existing GTL8 fleet

HTM’s order for 62 vehicles will see the TINA fleet gradually take over duties currently performed by the GTL8 trams.

The scale of the order makes The Hague the largest TINA customer to date and provides Stadler with a major reference project for the platform.

The vehicles are being manufactured at Stadler’s production facility in Siedlce, Poland, before being delivered to the Netherlands for testing and entry into service.

As additional units become operational, they will form an increasingly important part of HTM’s wider fleet renewal programme and its strategy for modernising tram services.

Newly developed bogies aim to improve ride quality and reduce track wear

Each TINA tram is fitted with four newly developed bogies designed to improve ride quality while reducing wear on both wheels and tracks.

The design is intended to support smoother operation and reduce long-term maintenance requirements across the network.

Stadler has also equipped the vehicle with an energy-efficient propulsion system intended to improve the environmental performance of tram operations in The Hague.

A modern onboard propulsion battery allows the TINA tram to travel across non-electrified sections of up to 1.26 kilometres, providing greater flexibility in operation and infrastructure planning.

Driver assistance and safety technology integrated into new fleet

The new trams incorporate driver assistance technology, including a Collision Warning System, intended to enhance operational safety.

The vehicles are also equipped with Stadler’s UNIBOARD© Driver Display, designed to provide drivers with a modern and ergonomic working environment.

The system forms part of the wider digital and operational architecture of the tram, supporting clear access to vehicle information and control functions.

Together with the vehicle’s safety systems and propulsion technology, these features are intended to improve reliability, operating efficiency and ease of use for drivers and operators.

Trial operations follow comprehensive development and testing programme

The move into trial service marks the latest stage in a development process involving design, manufacturing, technical validation and network testing.

Stadler and HTM have worked together to adapt the TINA platform to the requirements of The Hague’s tram network and passenger environment.

The trial phase will enable the operator to assess vehicle performance under real operating conditions before additional trams enter regular passenger service.

Stadler highlights long-term partnership with HTM

Dr Ansgar Brockmeyer, Deputy Group CEO of the Stadler Group, said the start of trial operations represents an important milestone for everyone involved in the programme.

He said Stadler and HTM have developed a vehicle intended to meet the needs of a modern city by combining accessibility, comfort, reliability and passenger-focused design.

Brockmeyer also thanked HTM for its cooperation and said Stadler expects the TINA fleet to become an integral part of everyday public transport in The Hague.

New fleet supports long-term modernisation of The Hague transport network

As the 62 vehicles progressively enter service, HTM expects the TINA fleet to play a central role in improving the quality, capacity and accessibility of public transport across the region.

The introduction of the new trams is also intended to support longer-term network development by combining passenger-focused interior design with energy-efficient propulsion, modern safety systems and greater flexibility in operation. 

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