Škoda 26 T
Škoda 26 T (also known as Škoda ForCity Classic) is a five carbody section low-floor bi-directional tram, developed by Škoda Transportation for Miskolc. The low-floor area of the fully airconditioned tram represents 100% of the entire vehicle floor. Miskolc transport authority ordered 31 units, the deliveries of which are planned in years 2014–2016. Currently the two prototypes are transporting passengers in Miskolc.[1]
| Škoda 26 T | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer | Škoda Transportation |
| Designer | Aufeer Design |
| Assembly | Plzeň, Czech Republic |
| Family name | Škoda ForCity |
| Constructed | 2012-2014 |
| Number built | 31 |
| Predecessor | Škoda 19 T |
| Successor | Škoda 28 T |
| Capacity | 56 (Seated) 244 (Standing) |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 32,000 mm (1,300 in) |
| Width | 2,650 mm (104 in) |
| Floor height | 330 mm (12.99 in)/350 mm (13.78 in) |
| Low-floor | 100% |
| Articulated sections | 4 (5 body sections) |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Steep gradient | (?) |
| Bogies | 3 x fixed |
| Minimum turning radius | 25 m (82 ft)/20 m (66 ft) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
Vehicle design
As a heavily modified version of Škoda 14 T, the tram was designed by Aufeer Design, Mladá Boleslav. It consists five sections with three bogies. The doors are located both sides of the vehicle (6+6), the first and the last doors are smaller. The total capacity of the fully air conditioned car is over 300 passengers.
References
- "Plně nízkopodlažní obousměrná tramvaj" (in Czech). Retrieved 2012-02-20.
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