The consortium of Škoda Group and Titagarh Firema won a EUR 732.5 million contract for the supply of up to 370 new night coaches to Trenitalia with an initial order worth EUR 138.59 million. This first call covers the delivery of 70 sleeping coaches, 44 of them in the Comfort category, 22 are DeLuxe and 4 are Economy, with a total value of EUR 138.59 million.
The DeLuxe coaches are equipped with comfortable spacious bedrooms, six of which are single and two double. Each has its own toilet and shower. Thanks to the air-conditioning solution, the temperature in each unit can be individually adjusted. The facilities also include modern information and audio/video infotainment systems. A coach also includes a small kitchen equipped with electrical appliances.
The Comfort Class offers 7 compartments in each coach, each equipped with four beds and its own washbasin. In addition, the facilities also include a larger space for people with reduced mobility and their companions. Toilets and transport platforms are also available for such people to facilitate their entry and exit. The air conditioning can also be individually adjusted in each compartment.
Economy Class coaches offer a spacious passenger lounge with a 2+1 seating arrangement. For maximum comfort, individual sections have dividing walls, armrests and oversized headrests, and each seat has its own individual lighting. The wide central aisle allows for comfortable use of the interior space when the train is moving, while the vestibule area features luggage racks and storage spaces. There is one toilet on each side of the vestibule.
The new coaches for the Italian rail operator will offer an extraordinary travel experience with greater comfort, privacy and a tranquillity resembling a conventional hotel room, answering demanding requirements of passengers, Škoda says.
The new night coaches will enter operation on Milan – Palermo – Syracuse line which will benefit completely new rolling stock that combines the most modern and efficient technical solutions with respect for all the characteristics of environmental sustainability.
Škoda Group entered Italian rail market in October 2022 when opened an office in Florence and in July 2023 won a contract to supply 10 bidirectional trams to the city of Bergamo.
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