{"id":30725,"date":"2019-09-16T16:04:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T14:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fartiamo.ch\/the-new-bus-fleet\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:58:39","slug":"the-new-bus-fleet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fartiamo.ch\/en\/the-new-bus-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"COMPANY\u2013 Our bus and train fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][dfd_spacer screen_wide_spacer_size=”100″ screen_normal_resolution=”1024″ screen_tablet_resolution=”800″ screen_mobile_resolution=”480″ screen_normal_spacer_size=”80″ screen_tablet_spacer_size=”60″ screen_mobile_spacer_size=”40″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1568638996273{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/6″ col_shadow=”box_shadow_enable:disable|shadow_horizontal:0|shadow_vertical:15|shadow_blur:50|shadow_spread:0|box_shadow_color:rgba(0%2C0%2C0%2C0.35)” col_shadow_hover=”box_shadow_enable:disable|shadow_horizontal:0|shadow_vertical:15|shadow_blur:50|shadow_spread:0|box_shadow_color:rgba(0%2C0%2C0%2C0.35)”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][dfd_heading style=”style_06″ subtitle=”” module_animation=”transition.grow” enable_delimiter=”” undefined=”” title_font_options=”tag:h1″ subtitle_font_options=”tag:h3″ title_responsive=”font_size_desktop:45|line_height_desktop:55|letter_spacing_desktop:0|font_size_tablet:40|line_height_tablet:50|letter_spacing_tablet:0|font_size_mobile:35|line_height_mobile:45|letter_spacing_mobile:0″ heading_margin=”margin-bottom:30″ subtitle_responsive=”font_size_desktop:26|line_height_desktop:40|letter_spacing_desktop:0|font_size_tablet:24|line_height_tablet:38|letter_spacing_tablet:0|font_size_mobile:22|line_height_mobile:36|letter_spacing_mobile:0″]Our bus and train fleet[\/dfd_heading][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638784890655{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]We are constantly investing in the modernisation and maintenance of our bus fleet and trains.<\/p>\n

In December 2020, a contract was signed with Stadler for the supply of 8 new trains.<\/p>\n

In order to guarantee the new services introduced from the end of December 2020, 36 new buses were purchased.<\/p>\n

Based on the study commissioned from SUPSI in 2018 and the pilot project, we will begin our process of converting the entire bus fleet to electric vehicles with the aim of achieving this important goal by 2030.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][dfd_spacer screen_wide_spacer_size=”60″ screen_normal_resolution=”1024″ screen_tablet_resolution=”800″ screen_mobile_resolution=”480″ screen_normal_spacer_size=”60″ screen_tablet_spacer_size=”40″ screen_mobile_spacer_size=”40″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row dfd_row_config=”full_width_content” force_equal_height_columns=”main_row” el_class=”colonna”][vc_column column_bg_check=”column-background-dark” width=”1\/2″ dfd_column_responsive_enable=”dfd-column-responsive-enable” col_shadow=”box_shadow_enable:disable|shadow_horizontal:0|shadow_vertical:15|shadow_blur:50|shadow_spread:0|box_shadow_color:rgba(0%2C0%2C0%2C0.35)” 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A modern, accessible and continuously evolving fleet<\/h2>\n

[\/dfd_heading][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773824282523{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]The bus fleet of the Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi consists of modern, comfortable and environmentally friendly vehicles. Thanks to continuous investments in recent years, we can now offer an efficient service both on urban routes and on regional lines in the Locarno area and the valleys.<\/p>\n

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Articulated and standard buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Our fleet includes 18\u2011metre articulated buses and 12\u2011metre standard buses, used on the most frequent routes.
\nAll vehicles are equipped with Euro 6 low\u2011emission engines.
\nThe 25 articulated MAN buses purchased between 2020 and 2021 are additionally equipped with an energy\u2011recovery system during braking, contributing to a reduced environmental impact. These vehicles offer high passenger capacity and excellent onboard comfort.<\/p>\n

Midi buses<\/strong><\/h4>\n

For routes with narrower roads or fluctuating passenger volumes, we use 9\u2011metre \u201cMidi\u201d buses, agile and suitable for more demanding itineraries.
\nThis category also consists of latest\u2011generation Euro 6 vehicles.<\/p>\n

New minibuses<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In 2025, the fleet was expanded with three Rosero\u2011P First minibuses, used on selected regional and urban lines.
\nThese vehicles offer 16 seats and space for wheelchairs, feature easy access, and provide greater operational versatility, including for special or replacement services.
\nThe new minibuses further enhance accessibility and flexibility, ensuring a more inclusive travel experience for all passengers.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In line with the company\u2019s 2030 strategy, FART is working towards the gradual introduction of fully electric buses on the main urban routes, following best practices in the sector and aiming to offer increasingly sustainable mobility solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4 ABe 8\/16 trainsets for the international Locarno\u2013Domodossola connections in 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new trains with four multiple units have been designed by Stadler Rail to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse clientele and offer:<\/p>\n