Škoda 14 T

Škoda 14 T Elektra
Škoda 14T in Prague
Manufacturer Škoda Transportation
Designer Porsche Design Group
Assembly Plzeň, Czech Republic
Constructed 2006–2009
Number built 60
Number in service 59
Predecessor Škoda 05 T Vektra
Successor Škoda 15 T ForCity
Specifications
Articulations 4 (5 body sections)
Length 31,250 mm (1,230 in)
Width 2,460 mm (97 in)
Height 3,400 mm (130 in)
Weight 38.3 t (37.7 long tons; 42.2 short tons)
Passenger capacity seats 69
Passenger capacity standing 210
Maximum speed limited to 60 km/h (37 mph)
Doors 6
Low-floor 50%
Floor height 350 mm (13.78 in)/780 mm (30.71 in)
Engine power 540 kW (720 hp)
(6 × 90 kW or 120 hp)
Wheels driven 100% (12/12)
Steep gradient 85 ‰ (8.5 %)
Bogies 3 x fixed
Minimum turning radius 25 m (82 ft)/20 m (66 ft)
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

The Škoda 14 T (also called Elektra) is a five carbody section low-floor uni-directional tram, developed by Škoda Transportation for the Prague tram system.

The vehicle's body was designed by Porsche Design Group. The 14 T has six axles, and the low-floor area represents 50% of the entire vehicle floor. Due to specific Prague conditions it is able to deal with difficult adhesive conditions on grades up to 8.5%. It is based on the Škoda 05 T.

Production

As of 2006: 3 trams were produced and delivered to Prague. Prague has ordered 20 vehicles with an option for another 40.

As of 2008: There are about 40 trams delivered to Prague.

As of 2009: The order has been completed in March with a total of 60 trams delivered.

Accidents

On September 19, 2011, the two-car set ČKD Tatra T6A5 crashed in high speed to Škoda 14 T standing at the tram stop. All three vehicles were decommissioned and accident left one fatality, the driver of Tatra T6A5. Investigation shown that driver's health problems were most likely to cause the accident.

See also

Inside of Škoda 14T

External links

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