Gangways for the new Frecciarossa trains

In early February 2025, HÜBNER Group signed a contract with Hitachi Rail to supply up to 280 gangway systems between 2025 and 2029 for the new ETR 1000 (Class ETR 400 in Italy) high-speed trains with a maximum speed of 360 km/h. Hitachi Rail (earlier Bombardier Transportation and Ansaldobreda) has equipped these trains for Trenitalia with the HÜBNER gangways since 2010.

That they are able to run so quietly and smoothly and with such impressive energy efficiency also has to do with the gangway systems. The key component in the gangways are the distinctive corrugated bellows with their aerodynamic fairing technology. These bellows fit flush with the overall contour of the vehicle, thereby reducing air resistance significantly. The new ETR1000s (up to 40 units, each with seven gangways) are primarily intended for the Italian high-speed network, but they will be in use also on HSLs throughout Europe.