The first two Hess trolleybuses for Verona’s new rapid transit line have been delivered, marking the initial step toward service launch expected in autumn. The vehicles are part of a contract for 39 Hess trolleybuses, which will constitute the fleet of Verona’s new trolleybus-based rapid transit system at full deployment. The first two units have now arrived, while four more vehicles are expected by the end of June. Deliveries will continue throughout the year as the city prepares for the start of commercial operations planned for autumn.
The arrival of the 18-metre articulated vehicles represents a key milestone in the rollout of Verona’s long-planned trolleybus system, managed by AMT3.
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The vehicles are manufactured by Hess and fall within the high-capacity articulated trolleybus segment. The units are configured to accommodate passenger volumes exceeding 140 people per vehicle, positioning them within the upper range of capacity for trolleybus systems currently deployed in Italy.
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