Berlin is getting an upgrade: 74 new Alstom Urbanliner trams will soon be shaping the cityscape and significantly expanding public transport capacity. With Photon AG as a partner for special components, a new era of modern mobility is beginning.
The “Urbanliner” project
The new trams, part of an extensive contract between Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe and Alstom, are characterized by their innovative design and technical superiority. They come in two versions: a 30-meter and an impressive 50-meter version that can carry up to 312 passengers. These trams are specially designed to meet the requirements of busy lines such as the M4 and are expected to significantly increase efficiency and comfort in public transport. With features such as lower energy consumption, improved accessibility, and state-of-the-art design, they set new standards for environmentally friendly and user-friendly urban transport.
Photon's technological expertise in action
Photon AG's advanced laser welding technology is crucial for implementing the environmental friendliness and user-friendliness of the new Urbanliners. The sophisticated manufacturing of side wall subassemblies and complete wheel arches made of stainless steel is carried out in a semi-automated production process, which ensures not only the strict quality requirements for materials and workmanship but also a high cycle rate. The technical precision of laser welding makes it possible to reliably produce sophisticated components and significantly contributes to the trams' durability and cost-effectiveness.
A contribution to the mobility transition
With its involvement in this project, Photon AG is once again demonstrating its expertise in manufacturing technology and underlining its role as an important innovation partner in the field of urban infrastructure development in Berlin. Thanks to its specialized technological capabilities, the company is making a significant contribution to making the new trams not only more functional but also more economically sustainable.