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 in service 59
Predecessor Škoda 05 T Vektra
Successor Škoda 15 T ForCity
Capacity 69 (Seated)
210 (Standing)
Specifications
Train length 31,250 mm (1,230 in)
Width 2,460 mm (97 in)
Height 3,400 mm (130 in)
Floor height 350 mm (13.78 in)/780 mm (30.71 in)
Low-floor 50%
Doors 6
Articulated sections 4 (5 body sections)
Maximum speed limited to 60 km/h (37 mph)
Weight 38.3 t (37.7 long tons; 42.2 short tons)
Steep gradient 85 ‰ (8.5 %)
Power output 540 kW (720 hp)
(6 × 90 kW or 120 hp)
Wheels driven 100% (12/12)
Bogies 3 x fixed
Minimum turning radius 25 m (82 ft)/20 m (66 ft)
Track 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
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