Pop (train)
| Industry | Rail transport manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Savigliano , Italy |
| Products | ETR 103, ETR 104, ETR 204, ETR 108 electric multiple unit trains |
The ETR 103 and ETR 104 are electric multiple unit trains manufactured by Alstom at their Savigliano facility, belonging to the Coradia Stream series. These trains are intended for regional rail operations throughout Italy. Trenitalia manages the most extensive fleet of these units, while other operators include Trenord, Tper, and Ferrotramviaria. Although Trenitalia discontinued the Pop brand in November 2024, the name remains in commercial use by other companies. Trenord designates its ETR 204 models as Donizetti.
History
In August 2016, Alstom and Trenitalia entered into a framework agreement to produce a total of 150 trains available in both 3-car and 4-car formats. Prototype models were unveiled in 2017 and showcased at InnoTrans 2018. The ETR 103 and ETR 104 began service with Trenitalia in December 2019, followed by Trenord’s introduction of the ETR 204 in 2020.
In April 2023, a contract amendment between Alstom and Trenitalia was reached to develop an enhanced, faster 8-car train designated as the ETR 108.
By November 2024, Trenitalia updated the trains with a new Regionale livery for its regional services, retiring the Pop branding.
Trenitalia
Before November 2024, Trenitalia’s trains sported a color scheme combining light and dark grey with orange, red, and blue highlights. This was replaced by the Regionale livery featuring multiple green tones.
Trenord
Trenord’s color scheme includes a green front complemented by sides painted in green, light blue, and white.
TUA
TUA’s paint scheme is similar to Trenitalia’s previous livery but substitutes blue with a light green shade.
Ferrotramviaria
Ferrotramviaria’s trains are adorned with a palette of dark green, yellow, and white.
Features
The four-car version accommodates up to 509 passengers, whereas the three-car model seats up to 384. The interior design is modular, allowing flexibility such as replacing seats with luggage racks or vending machines. The regional variant used in Naples reduces seating capacity to increase space for baggage.
All seating areas are equipped with USB ports and 230V electrical outlets. LED lighting inside adjusts automatically based on natural light levels; expansive windows enhance daylight penetration. Wide corridors meet UIC567 accessibility requirements.
An integrated passenger information system communicates with ground infrastructure via LCD screens that display travel details and entertainment content. Wi-Fi connectivity is provided for both passengers and crew members. Safety systems include digital video surveillance, automatic fire suppression mechanisms, and passenger counting technology for occupancy monitoring.
Operators
Pop trains are operated by various Trenitalia subsidiaries such as Tper and Ferrovie del Sud Est. Additionally, other operators like TFT also run these units.
ETR 204
This variant of the ETR 104 is exclusively operated by Trenord and features two restrooms along with a first-class section; it is known commercially as the Donizetti.
ETR 108
An extended and faster version of the ETR 104 consisting of eight cars, developed specifically for services in Umbria under Trenitalia. Testing commenced in March 2025.