On November 2, 2015, Dutch tram operator HTM put into service the first Avenio tram that will run on line 2, which connects the western suburb of Kraayenstein with Leidschendam in the northeast via The Hague’s main station.
HTM has ordered a total of 60 Avenio trams from Siemens and they will gradually progress to operating on lines 1, 9, 15 and 17, with test runs already being conducted on the next route earmarked for Avenio, line 11.
“Before commencing passenger services, we carried out extensive tests, as we make no compromise when it comes to safety. I am very satisfied with the results, and very proud of our employees for their hard work and dedication. I would like to thank the metropolitan region of Rotterdam The Hague (MRDH) and all the local authorities involved for making this step forward possible,” Jaap Bierman, CEO of HTM said.
The Hague is carrying out extensive structural work along the lines to enable operation of the new low-floor trams, with tracks being renewed and all stops to receive new, specially adapted tram platforms. More than half of the tracks and stops have already been converted to accommodate the new trams.
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