Produced by Skoda Group, the world leader in smart and sustainable mobility. Skoda ForCity Plus 52Ttrams started carrying passengers in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. This development is seen as a historic step in the modernization of the country’s transportation sector. Trams during tests before entering service More than 40,000 kilometerssuccessfully completed the distance.
Skoda Group’s Position Strengthens: Delivery Details
Since November 3, seven new trams of the ForCity Plus family have been installed in Prague. on line 12started to serve. Number of existing tram fleet at the end of the year to 20It is planned to be removed. These trams will form an important part of the modernization process of the fleet that carries out the city’s railway renewal works, thanks to the energy efficiency and technological advances of the city of Prague.
Technical Specifications and Capacity:
- Passenger Capacity:A total of 70 seats 243 passengers.
- Length:32 meters.
- Design:It consists of five low-floor sections.
- Bogie:It has two fully rotary and two semi-rotary bogies.
Skoda Group replaced the previously used hydraulic brake system in this model with a brake system that is easier to maintain and more reliable. a mechanical braking systemdeveloped it and used it for the first time in these trams.
Increased Comfort and Safety with Modern Trams
The new trams are equipped with modern technologies that increase passenger comfort and safety:
Security: Forward collision warning componentsEquipped with equipment, this provides a safer journey and greater control for operators.
Tracking: Passenger counting technologyand new information displays offer operators greater insight.
Framework contract between the Škoda Group and the Prague Transport Company (DPP) 200 tramsforesees its supply; of these trams 40th by the end of 2026It is planned to be delivered to the capital. Unit price of trams is approximately 3.3 million euros(excluding VAT). Tram transportation is lower$text{CO}_2$This investment is part of DPP’s efforts to make transportation more environmentally friendly.
Experts state that this agreement further increases the Škoda Group’s market share in the European light rail transport sector, while the city of Prague sets an example for other European capitals in the development of sustainable transport infrastructure.
