Trolleybus and tramway

The trolleybus line “La Verde”, in the Italian city of Pescara, continues to grow: last week the service nearly reached 6,500 passengers, confirming a positive trend and steadily increasing approval among citizens, students, and workers along the Pescara–Montesilvano corridor. This growth consolidat...

In recent days, the first of 20 new trams ordered in December 2023 by the city of Naples and ANM from the Turkish manufacturer Bozankaya has arrived in Naples. The tram is now at the San Giovanni a Teduccio depot, awaiting its first tests on the line. Three more vehicles are expected by 2025, with [...

Czech city of Ústí nad Labem is set to receive up to 30 articulated trolleybuses from Skoda. The city’s transport company, Dopravní podnik města Ústí nad Labem, and Škoda Group have signed a framework agreement involving the model Škoda 33Tr articulated, with a total contract value of CZK 650 ...

The Vestland County Council, in Norway, has decided to gradually shut down Bergen’s trolleybus service by 2030, putting an end to nearly a century of continuous operation, is reported on Norwegian trade media Bussmagasinet. Faulty infrastructure for Bergen trolleybus line The decision follows years ...

Czech public transport operator Dopravní podnik Ostrava (DPO) and Škoda Group have signed a framework agreement for up to 16 new Škoda 26Tr battery trolleybuses. Fourteen vehicles are part of the base order, with two additional units as an option. Deliveries will begin in 2027 in Ostrava, the third ...

Budapest’s transport authority BKK has concluded its long-running tender for new trolleybuses, awarding the contract to Electrobus Europe Zrt., the distributor of Ikarus electric buses, in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Yutong. The joint venture has presented the most competitive bid, as know...