TINA: HTM's new tram
Our new citytram TINA
Our red-beige GTL8 trams will soon be replaced by the new, spacious and ground-level TINA tram from the Swiss company Stadler. We are in the midst of preparations, both on the design of the TINA and adjustments in the city to ensure that accessible trams can run on all routes by 2026.
Some things have already been determined, such as the color of the seats, for example. In November 2023, some 1,000 people viewed a full-size model of half a TINA-tram. They also thought along on a number of choices such as the type of stop button, hanging loops, holding bars and the layout of the wheelchair space.
Meanwhile, construction of the TINA is in full swing, which is taking place in Poland. The 62 new trams will flow in from 2026 to then gradually replace the familiar red-beige trams.
What does the TINA-tram look like?
In November 2023, we gave everyone the opportunity to come and take a look at a model of our TINA-tram. All visitors could give their feedback on things like rods, seats, hanging loops, and the like. But what will the TINA look like now. Feel free to take a look via the video above. We expect the first TINA in the summer of 2025. Then HTM will start the testing required to obtain a permit under the Local Railways Act. This will take almost a year.
Below we have listed a number of things that - partly as a result of feedback on the 2023 model - have been adjusted or chosen.
Wheelchair spot
The wheelchair space has been made larger than in the model presented in late 2023 by moving the side shelves closer to the doors. A headrest has been added for the safety of the wheelchair user. The red wheelchair symbol on the floor stands out more. The symbol has been rotated, made larger and moved to the center. In addition, the entry at the doors has been modified, making the floor flatter and easier to access for wheelchair users or traveling with a stroller.
Lighting doors
When approaching the next stop, LED strips turn white on the side of the stop. When a passenger has pressed the door button, the LED strip of that door turns green. Once the streetcar is at the stop, the LED strips on all doors on the exit side turn green. During the opening (green) and closing (red) of the doors, the LED strips flash.
Stop buttons
The stop buttons get what is called functional lighting. If someone presses the stop button while driving, a red border will light up. The stop buttons on the bars right next to the doors have a dual function: it is both a stop button and door open button.
Chairs
We decided, partly in response to visitors' comments on the model of the TINA, that there will be thicker cushions on the seats. Also, the back cushions have become longer.
Clear
The TINA streetcar has a nice and open vista. The backrests are at the same height everywhere. This is possible because there are no steps to the 4-seater, as is the case with the Aveniotram. Also, the red bands on the bars are visually the same height everywhere. The large panaroma windows give you an open view outside from the streetcar.
Information screens
The TINA streetcar has 3 double screens. These are visible on both sides. On the left screen is route information. On the right screen we can place changing current information.
Construction of TINA-tram in full swing
You wouldn't know it, but this is our first TINA-tram under construction. This one is slowly starting to take shape. The steel car bodies of the TINA are being built at a Stadler plant in Środa, Poland. It will be some time before the first TINA-tram can be seen on the streets of The Hague. We can't wait!
We have determined in early 2025 what the TINA will look like inside. By the way, thanks to Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag (MRDH) we have been able to order 6 extra TINA-trams in view of the growth in the number of passengers in the coming years. We are of course happy with that.
