The new Škoda ForCity Plus 46T trams have started operating in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany. Six modern vehicles are currently in active service on the routes, while two additional units are in reserve. The Škoda Group will deliver two more trams in the coming weeks; assembly of the last three trams is in the final stages at the Plzeň plant.
Features and Capacities of Trams
Each Skoda ForCity Plus 46T tram 30 meters long ve Up to 51 passengers in total, 5 fixed and 151 folding seats carrying capacity. The maximum speed of the trams is 80 km / hIt reaches to.
In design, Two rotating bogies and one fixed centre bogies with 70% low floor space , which significantly increases riding comfort.
Grand Convention for the Cities of Brandenburg
These trams will be delivered to the cities of Frankfurt (Oder), Cottbus and Brandenburg an der Havel as part of a major contract signed in 2021. 39 trams The contract is extended with an option for eight additional units in 2022. The total contract value of the project is approximately 110 million euros It is stated as.
All trams of the project financed by the state of Brandenburg Until the end of 2026 scheduled to be delivered.
Contribution to Sustainable Urban Transport
The entry into service of the new Skoda trams aims to modernise railway vehicles and improve the quality of public transport across the region.
The ŠKODA Group continues to strengthen its presence in the German market by offering reliable and environmentally friendly urban mobility solutions. The transport infrastructure of Frankfurt (Oder) will be enhanced with this renewal; the renewed fleet will increase passenger comfort and improve urban accessibility.
