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Škoda 28 T (also known as Škoda ForCity Classic) is a low-floor bi-directional tram, developed by Škoda Transportation for the Konya Tram system in the Turkish city of Konya. The tram is fully air-conditioned tram and is based on the Škoda 26 T model for Miskolc. Konya ordered 60 units in 2013.[4]
| Škoda 28T | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Manufacturer | Škoda Transportation |
| Assembly | Plzeň, Czech Republic |
| Family name | Škoda ForCity |
| Constructed | 2014–2015 |
| Number built | 72[1] |
| Predecessor | Škoda 26 T |
| Successor | Škoda 35 T |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 32,520 mm (1,280 in)[2] |
| Width | 2,550 mm (100 in)[3] |
| Height | 3,560 mm (140 in)[3] |
| Low-floor | 100%[4] |
| Articulated sections | 5 body sections[4] |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h (43 mph)[3] |
| Bogies | 3 x fixed |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
In 2014, Konya ordered 12 additional units capable of catenary-free operation for a new Konya Tram line which will have a 1.8 km (1.1 mi) section without overhead wires.[1]
Design
editThe tram has five sections and is 100% low floor and fully air-conditioned.[4] Three sections have fixed bogies and the other two are suspended between them. There are six doors on each side of the vehicle. The tram meets fire safety standards for operating through the light rail tunnel in Konya.[2]
Interior
editThe tram has to meet specific criteria in the city of Konya. Unlike its predecessor, 26T, 28T has enhanced high-power air-conditioning, both for the driver and for the passengers. It also has the ability to be run in a 2 vehicle train setup. The tram has integrated passenger LED information system built right into the overhead ceiling, between the sections. The on-board computer is BUS-TEC. Outer information panels are also made by BUS-TEC. Wi-Fi and acoustic information system is provided.
Škoda 28T2
editA special variant of the tram has been developed which is fitted with nano-lithium-titanium batteries, allowing the tram to run on batteries for at least 3 km. This was requested by the city of Konya, as there is a section of unelectrified track (approximately 1.7 km).[1] The colors of the vehicle are different from the standard 28T.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Konya orders trams for catenary-free operation". Railway Gazette International. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ a b Vosman, Quintus (30 October 2013). "Škoda reveals first 28T LRV for Konya". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "ForCity Classic Konya". Škoda Transportation. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Škoda Transportation wins Konya tram contract". Railway Gazette International. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
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