Antalya
Just like Konya, the city of Antalya established its first tramway using second equipment from the German city of Nürnberg. This line opened in 1999 and is 5 km long.
| "Heritage tram" | Antray |
opening year (revenue service) | 1999 | |
type | Light rail | Light rail |
route length | 5 km | |
number of stations | 9 | 16 |
Station platform length | | |
Traction power supply | Overhead catenary | Overhead |
Manufacturer | | CAF |
rolling stock | Refurbished second hand sets | |
A press release from CAF indicates a consortium CAF and AlARCO has been awarded an order for 14 low floor light rails vehicles, maintenance workshop, track signalling including 2 years maintenance.
Quote for CAF press release:
Scope of Supply:
- 14 light metro units.
- Track signalling (11km) and communications (14 stations).
- Maintenance workshop equipment.
- Unit maintenance (2 years).
- Operation plan.
Type of unit
International Gauge light metro, two-way with two driving cabs, comprising 5 articulated body sections supported on two motor bogies in the end cars and one carrying bogie under the central section. Two light metros can be coupled to provide service, by means of couplers that can be stowed behind the body end.
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The primary pieces of equipment are roof mounted. The traction equipment is IGBT based and comprises 3-phase motors. The train and traction control is by microprocessor based. High performance air conditioning equipment is used for passengers. The cab air conditioning equipment is independent from the saloon units. Electric service brake assisted by hydraulic brake in all bogies. Emergency brake by means of electromagnetic shoe. Resilient wheels, destination signs, flange lubrication, etc...
Carbody structure: Corten Steel Consist: Five articulated carbodies supported on three bogies Doors clearance (mm): 1300/800 Doors per side: 6 Exterior width (mm): 2650 Height of floor (mm): 350 Length between bodyends (mm): 35060 Supply (Vdc. catenary): 750 Vehicle height (mm): 3390
Performance: Maximum speed (Km/h): 70 Seating places per car: 66 + 2 PRM Standing places per car: 239 Start up acceleration (m/s2): 1.2 Total power (kw): 8 x 70
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Pictures
CAF units
One of Antalya's CAF-built cars approaches the Meydan terminal at the eastern end of the line. 25 April 2011. Photo Jack May
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A tram turns off Ali Çetinkaya Cad onto Aspendos Blv between B Onat station and the Meydan terminal on the eastern end of the line. 25 April 2011. Photo Jack May
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One of Antalya's trams is shown on Ali Çetinkaya Cad, approaching the city center where it will turn right onto Ismet Paşa Cd. At this point the two tramway tracks are separated by a wide median with a great deal of greenery. 25 April 2011. Photo Jack May
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A grassed center reservation is shown on the northern end of the line near Dokuma station. 25 April 2011. Photo Jack May
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Antray ducks under a major traffic intersection at Çallı, where it has a below ground station. An inbound tram has just left the station and is shown emerging onto Antalya Blv. 25 April 2011. Photo Jack May
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Nostalgic tram: ex-Nürnberg
After turning around the loop and stopping at Müze to load passengers, an ex-Nurnberg tram heads eastward toward the city center. 25 April 2011, Photo Jack May
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A westbound tram stops at Kalekapısı station in the center of Antalya. The horse-drawn carriage will pull away from the tram before its driver can obtain any customers. This is one of three passing sidings on the line. 25 April 2011, Photo Jack May
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This set has just turned south from the city center and approaches the Üçkapılar stop. Note the hedges and pedestrian pathway. 25 April 2011, Photo Jack May
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A southbound tram proceeding south between the Üçkapılar and Belediye stations. 25 April 2011, Photo Jack May
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A lovely fountain separates the roadway from the track and sidewalk near the Belediye station. 25 April 2011, Photo Jack May
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Before reaching the Zerdalılık terminal, the line turns eastward past a row of high-rise apartment building. An inbound tram is shown in this photo. 25 April 2011, Photo Jack May
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