# Public Transit 2.0 Florence TAV Station By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-03-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florence-tav-station References: [fosterandpartners](http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Projects/1194/Default.aspx) & [fosterandpartners](http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Projects/1194/Default.aspx) The Florence TAV Station in Italy will make high-speed, long distance trains travelling through the city a thing of the past. When it opens to the public in 2010, trains will pass through a seven kilometer tunnel, with the entrance at Campo di Marte station and the exit at Castello. The existing railway tracks will be re-used by a new tramline as city transport with new stops and new trains. The new underground station for [high speed trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatsushima-station), in the Belfiore-Macellihigh, will be a huge complex covering over 45 square metres with avant-garde and eco-friendly technology. It will descend as far as 25 metres below ground and has a large glass cover. "The scheme is designed to ensure durability and ease of maintenance, to minimise energy consumption and reduce running cost," [Foster + Partners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midtown-bus-terminal) explain their project. "Natural light is a crucial part of this equation, so too is temperature control. The arching roof structure provides a system for effective temperature regulation by drawing warm air out through via permanent vents. It also incorporates [photovoltaic cells to generate power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1). The walls and floors are lined with a palette of rich materials familiar throughout the city - including a highly figured green and white marble - which will patinate gracefully over time. Sensitive to its historic location, but forward looking in its use of energy and other resources, the station offers a model for contemporary rail travel." This was the stuff of science fiction when I was a kid, and now Foster and Partners is making it a reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-speed Public Transport:** High-speed public transportation systems using advanced eco-friendly technology for effective temperature regulation can disrupt traditional transportation systems. - **Integrating New and Existing Transportation Networks:** Integrating new transportation systems, such as underground stations and tramlines, with existing railway tracks can improve connectivity and efficiency in public transportation. - **Sustainable Infrastructure:** Designing and constructing modern infrastructure while reducing energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable energy sources can revolutionize the construction industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation Industry:** New demands in public transportation systems will shift the focus on high-speed transportation technology development. - **Construction Industry:** Adopting eco-friendly technology in infrastructure construction and design can create a sustainable environment for the future. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Incorporating photovoltaic cells into constructions like train stations can help increase the usage of renewable energy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rebuilt Historic Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-station-in-the-forest.md) - [Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midtown-bus-terminal.md) - [Vineyard-Detailed Airport Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florence-airport-1.md) - [Artfully Designed Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-studio-mad.md) - [Mass-Timber Transport Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marengo-multimodal-transport-hub.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Underground Station Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners6.md) - [Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropolitan-station.md) - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md)