Škoda 26 T

Škoda 26 T (also known as Škoda ForCity Classic) is a five carbody section low-floor bi-directional tram, developed by Škoda Transportation for Miskolc. The low-floor area of the fully airconditioned tram represents 100% of the entire vehicle floor. Miskolc transport authority ordered 31 units, the deliveries of which were done between 2013 and 2015. Currently, all 31 units are in service in Miskolc.

Škoda 26 T
ManufacturerŠkoda Transportation
DesignerAufeer Design
AssemblyPlzeň, Czech Republic
Family nameŠkoda ForCity
Constructed2012-2014
Number built31
PredecessorŠkoda 19 T
SuccessorŠkoda 28 T
Capacity56 (Seated)
244 (Standing)
Specifications
Train length32,000 mm (1,300 in)
Width2,650 mm (104 in)
Floor height330 mm (12.99 in)/350 mm (13.78 in)
Low-floor100%
Articulated sections4 (5 body sections)
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Steep gradient(?)
Bogies3 x fixed
Minimum turning radius25 m (82 ft)/20 m (66 ft)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

Vehicle design

As a heavily modified version of Škoda 14 T, the tram was designed by Aufeer Design, Mladá Boleslav. It consists five sections with three bogies. The doors are located both sides of the vehicle (6+6), the first and the last doors are smaller. The total capacity of the fully air conditioned car is over 300 passengers.

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