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Brescia Mobilità (bresciamobilita.it) has awarded the Temporary Grouping of Companies (RTI) led by Manelli Impresa S.p.A. with Hitachi Rail and Alstom, the contract to build Brescia's new T2 tramway line, which will connect the two stations of Pendolina and Fiera. The order has a total value of 326 million euros.
The work represents a strategic infrastructure, which aims to improve the efficiency of public transport, reduce environmental impact and promote integration between different modes of urban mobility.
The T2 line will run on an 11.3-kilometer double-track route between the terminals at Fiera (southwest part of the city), and Pendolina (northwest part of the city), passing through some of the city's most populous neighborhoods and providing a fast and efficient connection to the FS Station hub. The project includes 21 stops, a main depot at Fiera and an auxiliary depot at Pendolina, with state-of-the-art technological solutions to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of the service.
The infrastructure will be built with 72 percent of the route in dedicated lanes, ensuring smooth and safe traffic flow, and will be powered mainly by overhead contact line (about 8.2 km), with some battery-powered sections (about 3.1 km) to minimize landscape impact.
Manelli Impresa S.p.A., a leading construction company specializing in major infrastructure works, will be responsible for the construction of line and civil infrastructure works including the final design and safety coordination during the design phase of the new T2 tramway line. Manelli Impresa's share of the works is approximately 161 million euros.
Hitachi Rail, a global player in rail and sustainable mobility, will supply 18 new state-of-the-art streetcars as well as trackside and on-board telecommunication and signaling equipment. For Hitachi Rail, the total value of the order is about 77 million euros.
The new streetcars, manufactured at Hitachi Rail's Reggio Calabria site, will be designed and developed according to S.C.A.I. (Safety, Comfort, Environment, Innovation) principles and represent a significant step forward in public transportation by being geared toward maximum comfort, accessibility and safety, with a focus on ergonomics and passenger experience.
The vehicles will be equipped with an innovative Advanced Driver Assistant System (ADAS), with Anti-Collision functions by detecting potential obstacles, such as pedestrians and vehicles. Passenger comfort is ensured by advanced vibration optimization technologies and minimizing noise emissions as well as as 52 seats, which is more than 24% of the total seating capacity of 216.
The new streetcars will be made of lightweight materials, 98 percent recyclable, and equipped with automatic air conditioning that adapts to the number of passengers, reducing energy consumption. Battery-powered operation in the most artistically valuable areas will also reduce environmental impact, while braking energy recovery and innovative Eco-Drive algorithms will allow energy savings of 15-20%.
Alstom, a global leader in intelligent and sustainable mobility, confirms its role as a reference in the national scene in the implementation of turnkey systems (Turnkey) in several Italian cities. As part of this project, Alstom will be responsible for the design and implementation of the switchgear, electric traction, overhead contact line, ground signaling system, street lighting, and traffic light system, with a total value of about 88 million euros.
The activities will be entrusted to the System & Infrastructure team at Alstom's Rome headquarters, while the electric traction components will be designed and supplied from Alstom's Valmadrera (LC) site, a center of excellence with more than 100 years of experience in innovation and technological development. Among the cutting-edge solutions provided is the Spiroll™, an innovative device for automatic overhead contact line tensioning.
"The new tramway project is developed within an articulated urban context, which includes both historic areas and areas undergoing transformation that will also be subject to redevelopment. Its realization represents an important opportunity to improve the quality of urban space, consistent with the strategies of the Territorial Government Plan (TMP). The infrastructure will contribute to making historic centers more accessible and usable through an increase in public transport and the consequent reduction in the use of private vehicles." Sergio Onofrio Manelli, CEO of Manelli Impresa S.p.A. “In addition, it will promote the economic enhancement of areas undergoing transformation and improve urban well-being”.
Luca D'Aquila, COO Hitachi Rail Group and CEO Hitachi Rail Italia, commented,"The streetcars to be built for the city of Brescia meet the highest market standards and represent excellence in tram transportation globally. They represent an example of Hitachi Rail's ability to bring to the market an increasingly complete offer with cutting-edge technologies for the benefit of our customers and passengers. This is in line with the Group's strategic goal of driving the decarbonization of the transportation sector by encouraging a shift from private to safe and sustainable collective mobility."
“We are proud to put our expertise in the development of complex and integrated tramway projects at the service of the City of Brescia, supporting increasingly sustainable and efficient urban and suburban mobility,” said Michele Viale, managing director of Alstom Italy. “With the construction of more than 11 kilometers of new tramway line, we further strengthen our commitment to providing innovative solutions for local public transport.”
About Manelli Impresa S.p.A.
Manelli Impresa S.p.A. (manelligroup.com) is a leading player in the general construction industry, which has extensive experience in developing complex projects. The group consists of companies specializing in the construction of key works for modern society, identifies its core business in infrastructure, public construction and private construction.
About Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail (hitachirail.comis committed to leading the transition to sustainable mobility and clearly focuses on working with customers to rethink mobility. Its mission is to help every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transportation.
With sales of more than 7 billion euros and 24,000 employees in more than 50 countries, Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner of the world's top transportation organizations. The company's reach is global, but its business is local: success is based on developing local talent and investing in people and communities.
Its international capabilities and expertise cover every part of the urban, line, and freight rail ecosystem, from high-quality rolling stock production and maintenance to digital signage safety, intelligent operations, and payment systems.
Hitachi Rail, famous for Japan's iconic high-speed bullet train, draws on the digital and artificial intelligence expertise of Hitachi Group companies to accelerate innovation and develop new technologies. The Hitachi Group operates in 140 countries with more than 270,000 employees and global sales of 54.55 billion euros.
About Alstom
Alstom (alstom.com) is committed to supporting a low-carbon future through the development and promotion of innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people can enjoy using. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, streetcars, turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling, and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the industry's broadest portfolio. With a presence in 63 countries and a team of more than 86,000 people from 184 countries, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management expertise in areas where mobility solutions are most in demand. Listed in France, Alstom generated revenues of 18.5 billion euros for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
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Contacts
Manelli Impresa S.p.A.
T: +39 080 747 826 - E: communication[.]manelligroup.com.
Hitachi Rail
Francesca Sarnataro; P: +39 3316100857 - E: francesca.sarnataro[.]hitachirail.com.
Paola Limatola; P: +39 334 6074064 - E: paola.limatola[.]hitachirail.com.
Barabino&Partners per Hitachi Rail
Allegra Ardemagni; P: 339 450 6144 - E: a.ardemagni[.]barabino.it.
Piergiorgio Ferrari; P: 347 775 7746 - E: p.ferrari[.]barabino.it.
Havas PR Milan per Alstom
Carola Beretta; P: +39 345 4532564 - E: carola.beretta[.]havaspr.com.
Andrea Parvizyar; P: +39 334 9328376 - E: andrea.parvizyar[.]havaspr.com.
Antonio Buozzi; P: +39 320 0624418 - E: antonio.buozzi[.]havaspr.com.
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