Florence’s new tramway was designed in response to the growing demand for
mobility, while meeting the requirements for a transport system with low
environmental impact.
Line 1 is around 7.5 km in length, features 14 tram stops and constitutes the
first branch of a wider system of tramways, which will be located predominantly
in and around the municipality of Florence, but will also affect neighbouring
municipalities. It links the Scandicci district with the Santa Maria Novella
railway station.
In the city, the route uses its own lane and is almost fully at ground level,
except for the viaduct over the River Greve, the viaduct for the crossing in
Via Talenti and the new bridge over the River Arno. Crossings with traffic
lights, which give priority to trams, are planned at junctions with public
roads.
The planimetric and altimetric characteristics are those typical of a modern
tram system, with low minimum curve radii (25 m) and high longitudinal
gradients (approx. 7%). The power supply comes from five electrical
sub-stations distributed along the track.
The rail track system adopted makes use of tracks with grooved rails and the
road structure contains systems for reducing vibrations.
Extensions (lines 2 & 3)
The project envisages the construction of two further lines, totalling 35 km of
tracks with 41 tram stops.
Line 2
This will link Vespucci airport with Piazza della Libertà, passing through the
town’s historical centre, and will be 7.5 km in length. Some 17 tram stops are
planned.
Line 3
This runs from Careggi to Fortezza da Basso, with 4.5 km of track and 9 tram
stops. The line will link to Rifredi Station. To complete the project, a
further final 8 km of track is planned which goes to Bagno a Ripoli, passing
the Fortezza, Piazza della Libertà, the ring roads, Lungarno del Tempio and
Viale Europa, with a branch line towards Campo di Marte and Rovezzano.
