Konya
Konya choose a tramway option, with the additional requirement to procure as much as possible locally, thus halving the cost of the project. To make further savings, the second hand rolling stock from Germany was purchased.
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| opening year (revenue service) | September 1992 |
| type | Tramway |
| Gauge: | 1435 mm |
| route length | 18 km |
| number of stations | 20 (plus 9 optional) |
| Station platform length | -- |
| Traction power supply | 750V DC, Overhead |
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| rolling stock | refurbished 2nd hand sets, |
Rolling stock:
- 1st batch: 16
- 2nd Batch: 25
- 3rd batch: 48 (with multiple unit facility)
Type: Duewag articulated 3 cars sets, manufactured in 1963 / 65; 4 bogies (8 axles), former owner: KVB (Köln transport)
Konya tram
Photo G. Tunçbilek, October 2005
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Konya tram
Photo G; Tunçbilek, October 2005
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Konya tram
Photo G. Tunçbilek, October 2005
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Konya tram
Photo G. Tunçbilek, October 2005
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