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.
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| opening year (revenue service) | 1999 |
| type | Light rail |
| route length | 5 km |
| number of stations | |
| Station platform length | |
| Traction power supply | Overhead catenary |
| Manufacturer | |
| 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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