ATM Class 4600 and 4700
| Industry | Public transport |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950s |
| Headquarters | Milan , Italy |
| Products | Articulated trams |
ATM Class 4600 and 4700 Trams
The ATM Class 4600 and 4700 represent a fleet of articulated tram units operated by ATM within the Milan urban tram network.
Conceived during the 1950s, these trams were developed as articulated variants derived from the 5300 series. Initially, a batch of 15 vehicles was planned, assigned fleet numbers from 4601 to 4615. However, the final two units were delivered as experimental models featuring an "all-electric" configuration, which led to their classification under the 4700 series. Subsequently, an additional series of "all-electric" trams was manufactured, numbered consecutively from 4716 through 4733, culminating in a total of 20 vehicles within the 4700 classification.
At launch, these vehicles sported a distinctive two-tone green paint scheme. Over time, they were repainted in an orange livery before adopting a white-and-yellow color pattern beginning in 2010.
Starting in early 2017, the 4700 series underwent a phased modernization program that included replacement of flooring, chassis components, and interior fittings. This refurbishment also introduced air conditioning systems to improve passenger comfort.
On February 25, 2025, after a gradual phase-out prompted by fleet aging, the final unit of the 4600 series was officially retired from active service. Despite this, the 4700 series remains operational and continues to serve Milan’s tram network.
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Unit number 4722 displaying the orange livery
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Unit number 4603 featuring the white-and-yellow livery
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Unit number 4723 following its 2017 refurbishment
Bibliography
- Giovanni Cornolò, Giuseppe Severi: Tram e tramvie a Milano 1840-1987., Azienda Trasporti Municipali, Milan 1987.
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