June 4, 2026

Brussels’ MIVB Unveils 42m New Generation Tram from Alstom

November 18, 2025
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Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels’ MIVB unveiled the new 42-meter Tram New Generation (TNG) from Alstom, Vienna, on Nov 18, 2025, set to enter service in 2026 after completing tests for safety, performance, and network compatibility. 

As VRT News reported, Brussels’ public transport company MIVB/STIB has introduced a new, longer Tram New Generation (TNG). The tram was built at Alstom’s factory in Vienna, Austria and arrived at the Haren de.

pot on November 18th, 2025. The new tram can carry more passengers than the shorter model. MIVB says the tram is designed to make commuting more convenient and comfortable for everyone.

How is Brussels’ MIVB upgrading public transport with the new 42m TNG?

The new Tram New Generation (TNG) still needs to complete several important tests before it starts regular service. Officials will check its compatibility with STIB’s infrastructure, test its braking performance, and assess the communication and dispatch systems. The heating system will also be tested to ensure it works properly. 

“Everything must be in perfect order before the vehicle can be put into service,”

MIVB said.

Officials mentioned that the TNG is designed to give passengers more space and comfort. It has wide doors and a low-floor design. The tram is also designed to improve access for people with reduced mobility. Inside, the layout is planned to enhance passenger flow and reduce congestion during busy periods. 

“The tram has multifunctional spaces for wheelchair users and strollers, and the seating arrangement provides greater comfort on longer journeys,”

MIVB said.

Brussels’ public transport company STIB/MIVB is renewing its tram fleet with the Tram New Generation (TNG). The first TNG was delivered to the Haren depot in October 2021, followed by a second tram in April 2022 for testing. After months of trials, the first TNG started carrying passengers on line 51 in April 2023. 

The tram’s design, created by Yellow Window, is inspired by Art Nouveau and won a Red Dot design award in June 2023. In total, STIB plans to introduce 90 TNG trams to improve capacity, comfort, and accessibility across Brussels’ network.

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Comments

20 responses to “Brussels’ MIVB Unveils 42m New Generation Tram from Alstom”

  1. Kabuki Avatar
    Kabuki

    Just what Brussels needed, another lengthy tram that’s still got to pass a million tests before it even thinks about picking up a passenger. Guess we’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed for the next decade or so! 🚋💨

    Reply
  2. Washer Avatar
    Washer

    Oh look, a tram so long it could probably double as a city bus 😏! I suppose it’s great for those who enjoy a bit of a workout just to find a seat—if it ever gets into service, that is. 🚋💨

    Reply
  3. Gothic Gucci Avatar
    Gothic Gucci

    Finally, a tram long enough to give the metro a run for its money! Just what we needed, more space for our “well-organized” Brussels rush hour chaos. 🚋💨

    Reply
  4. Spicy Thunder Avatar
    Spicy Thunder

    Finally, a tram that can carry the entire Brussels bureaucracy at once! 🚋 Let’s hope it runs faster than the usual meetings… 😏

    Reply
  5. CoB@lt Avatar
    CoB@lt

    So, they’ve finally given us a tram that can fit the whole of Brussels on a busy day 🙄. Just in time for it to get stuck in traffic, because who needs reliable public transport anyway? 🚋💨

    Reply
  6. Killer Grenade Avatar
    Killer Grenade

    Oh great, just what we needed—another 42m of metal on our streets! Can’t wait to see how “comfortable” it is when I’m squished between a tourist and someone with a suitcase the size of a small car. 🚋💼

    Reply
  7. mud finger Avatar
    mud finger

    Can’t wait for the 42m tram to be in service, because who doesn’t love a little extra time in transit, eh? 🚋 Just what Brussels needed, more room for the same old traffic jams! 😂

    Reply
  8. HolyCombo Avatar
    HolyCombo

    Finally, a tram long enough to fit my ambitions! I suppose now I can bring my entire extended family for a ride – just need to hope it doesn’t break down like our political promises. 🚋😉

    Reply
  9. Nice Gnome Avatar
    Nice Gnome

    Oh great, just what we needed—a 42m tram to make us feel even more crammed during rush hour. At this rate, I’ll need a map just to find a seat! 🚋💼

    Reply
  10. Most Wanted Avatar
    Most Wanted

    Finally, a tram that’s longer than my lunch break! Guess we’ll have to wait a few more years to see if it actually works, but hey, at least it’s got more room for all those late-night kebabs! 🚋🥙

    Reply
  11. Swedish Pixie Avatar
    Swedish Pixie

    Oh, splendid! A 42-meter tram just in time for the next Brussels traffic jam; I can barely contain my excitement. 🚋💨 Let’s hope it can actually fit in the city… or maybe it’s just another reason to enjoy a long wait at the station! 😏

    Reply
  12. Amphibi-Dangerous Avatar
    Amphibi-Dangerous

    So, they’ve built a 42m tram just in time for the year 2026—clearly, they’re aiming for the Olympics of public transport! 🚋💨 I mean, who doesn’t love waiting for their long-awaited ride while they test if it can actually, you know, stop? 😂

    Reply
  13. little general Avatar
    little general

    Finally, a tram that can carry more people than my cousin’s wedding reception! 🚋 Can’t wait to see how long it takes for the heating system to actually work… 😂

    Reply
  14. Succubus In Training Avatar
    Succubus In Training

    Looks like Brussels is finally getting serious about trams—42 meters of sheer luxury! 😂 Let’s hope these “new generation” beauties don’t take as long to arrive as the last ones did! 🚋💨

    Reply
  15. Friday Fox Avatar
    Friday Fox

    A 42-meter tram, eh? Just what we needed – more space for all those folks standing awkwardly close together during rush hour! 🚋💨 Must be Brussels’ way of saying, “Why sit when you can mingle?”

    Reply
  16. Street Squirrel Avatar
    Street Squirrel

    Oh, fantastic! A 42m tram just in time for the next Brussels traffic jam—because who wouldn’t want to stand shoulder to shoulder with half the city in a spacious, award-winning metal box? 🚋😏

    Reply
  17. poptart ak47 Avatar
    poptart ak47

    Oh, marvelous, a 42m tram – just what we need to make our daily rush-hour sardine experience even more… communal. Can’t wait for it to be tested for safety while we hold our breath! 😅

    Reply
  18. Cujo Avatar
    Cujo

    Guess the tram was designed to be a comfortable ride for those who enjoy the subtle thrill of waiting another year for it to actually start running! 🚋💨

    Reply
  19. Desert Haze Avatar
    Desert Haze

    Oh, brilliant! Just what Brussels needs—a 42-meter tram that still needs to pass a million tests before it can take us anywhere. The only thing longer than the tram itself is probably the wait time to ride it! 😂

    Reply
  20. Mint Ness Avatar
    Mint Ness

    Just what we needed, a 42m tram that might be ready for service sometime in the next century! 🚋 If only it could also brew coffee while we wait for those tests to finish… 😂

    Reply

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