Škoda 28 T

{{short description|Low-floor tram manufactured by Škoda transportation for use in Konya}}

{{Infobox train

| name = Škoda 28T

| image = File:Tramvaj 28T.jpg

| manufacturer = Škoda Transportation

| assembly = Plzeň, Czech Republic

| family = Škoda ForCity

| constructed = 2014–2015

| numberbuilt = 72

| designer =

| predecessor = Škoda 26 T

| successor = Škoda 35 T

| art-sections = 5 body sections

| trainlength = {{convert|32520|mm|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|2550|mm|abbr=on}}{{cite web |url=https://www.skodagroup.com/reference/tramcar-forcity-classic-konya |title=ForCity Classic Konya |publisher=Škoda Transportation |access-date=28 October 2024}}

| height = {{convert|3560|mm|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| capacity =

| maxspeed = {{convert|70|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}

| doors =

| lowfloor = 100%

| floorheight =

| poweroutput =

| wheels driven =

| steep gradient =

| bogies = 3 x fixed

| minimum curve =

| gauge ={{RailGauge|1435mm}}

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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 and is based on the Škoda 26 T model developed for the city of Miskolc. Konya Municipality ordered 60 units in 2013.{{Cite web |date=4 March 2013 |title=Škoda Transportation wins Konya tram contract |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/koda-transportation-wins-konya-tram-contract/37820.article |access-date=28 October 2024 |work=Railway Gazette International |language=en}}

In 2014, 12 additional units capable of catenary-free operation were ordered for a new tram line in Konya which will have a {{convert|1.8|km|abbr=on}} long section without overhead lines.{{Cite web |date=6 May 2014 |title=Konya orders trams for catenary-free operation |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/konya-orders-trams-for-catenary-free-operation/39481.article |access-date=27 October 2024 |work=Railway Gazette International |language=en}}

Design

The tram has five sections and is 100% low floor and fully air-conditioned. 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.railjournal.com/passenger/light-rail/koda-reveals-first-28t-lrv-for-konya/ |title=Škoda reveals first 28T LRV for Konya |date=30 October 2013 |last=Vosman |first=Quintus |work=International Railway Journal |access-date=28 October 2024}}

Interior

The 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

A 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). The colors of the vehicle are different from the standard 28T.

References

External links

[https://www.skodagroup.com/reference/tramcar-forcity-classic-konya Škoda 28T on Škoda Transportation webpages]

Category:Škoda trams