The design is based upon earlier AdtranzIncentro models and like them, the Flexity Berlin is built from modules. The Berlin public transport operator Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) ordered four different prototypes for testing.[1] The variants are one each of 30-metre and 40-metre lengths in double-ended, or single-ended design. The shorter versions use five modules and the longer versions are built with seven modules. Cab and door arrangement can be either bidirectional (two cab) or unidirectional (single cab) format depending upon the intended route. The first were rolled out during the InnoTrans 2008 railway trade fair. The appearance of the trams was especially designed for use in Berlin.[1]
If the new Flexity tram tests are successful, then Bombardier's Hennigsdorf factory is scheduled to produce a further 206 units. The order would allow BVG to replace 452 high-floor ČKDTatra KT4 trams.[1] The Tatra trams being replaced are shorter and normally operated in pairs.
In 2009 BVG placed an order for an initial 99 trams for delivery from May 2011.[2] The actual roll-in started on 5 September 2011.[3] At the time of the initial order the BVG intended to order 33 more trams after 2017.[2]
In June 2012 the BVG placed a second order for 39 trams – the last tram of the first contract arrived on 10 September 2012 and the first tram of the second contract arrived on 7 September 2012. The second contract included only long versions so that the amount of trams is enough to replace all of the old Tatra trams by 2017. The purchase is fully funded by the Bundesland Berlin at an amount of 439.1 million euros.[4]
The nearby Strausberg Railway joined the delivery framework of the BVG Berlin Transport Company ordering 2 trams on 5 September 2011. The two short double-ended two-cab trams were delivered in February and March 2013 replacing its older trams (mostly Tatra KT8D5). The purchase is part of a 20-year contract with the county ensuring the financial basis.[5] The contract for the two trams is at an amount of about 5.5 million euros.[6]
The pilot batch was assembled in Bautzen which was later building the chassis for further assembly in Hennigsdorf near Berlin using some parts like motors from Bombardier facilities in Mannheim and Siegen. The factory in Hennigsdorf will deliver about 20 to 24 trains per year (with the last train from the second Berlin batch to be delivered during 2017).[7]
^Thomas Fülling (25 July 2011). "BVG will 31 neue Straßenbahnen bestellen". Die Welt (in German). Retrieved 29 July 2011.
^. www.bvg.de. Archived from the original on 2012-07-20.
^. Märkische Oderzeitung. 2013-03-21. Archived from the original on 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
^. Strausberg TV. 2013-03-06. 4:40..4:50. Archived from the original on 2013-05-30. Retrieved 2013-06-06. Also für beide Bahnen haben wir rund fünfeinhalb Millionen Euro bezahlt (Gesa Reschke, Pressesprecherin)
^"Berlin bekommt 132 neue Super-Straßenbahnen". Berliner Morgenpost. 2009-09-02. 20 bis 24 Züge pro Jahr will Bombardier fertig stellen. Der „Rohbau" wird im Werk in Bautzen gefertigt, die Endmontage und Inbetriebnahme erfolgt im Werk Hennigsdorf. Teile werden zudem aus den Bombardier-Standorten Mannheim und Siegen zugeliefert.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Flexity Berlin news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2018 Learn how and when to remove this message The Bombardier Flexity Berlin is a tram type constructed for the Berlin tramway network It was developed by Bombardier Transportation during the late 2000s and is based on the Bombardier Flexity family of 100 low floor trams citation needed Flexity Berlin Contents 1 Overview 2 See also 3 References 4 See alsoOverview editThe design is based upon earlier Adtranz Incentro models and like them the Flexity Berlin is built from modules The Berlin public transport operator Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe BVG ordered four different prototypes for testing 1 The variants are one each of 30 metre and 40 metre lengths in double ended or single ended design The shorter versions use five modules and the longer versions are built with seven modules Cab and door arrangement can be either bidirectional two cab or unidirectional single cab format depending upon the intended route The first were rolled out during the InnoTrans 2008 railway trade fair The appearance of the trams was especially designed for use in Berlin 1 If the new Flexity tram tests are successful then Bombardier s Hennigsdorf factory is scheduled to produce a further 206 units The order would allow BVG to replace 452 high floor CKD Tatra KT4 trams 1 The Tatra trams being replaced are shorter and normally operated in pairs In 2009 BVG placed an order for an initial 99 trams for delivery from May 2011 2 The actual roll in started on 5 September 2011 3 At the time of the initial order the BVG intended to order 33 more trams after 2017 2 In June 2012 the BVG placed a second order for 39 trams the last tram of the first contract arrived on 10 September 2012 and the first tram of the second contract arrived on 7 September 2012 The second contract included only long versions so that the amount of trams is enough to replace all of the old Tatra trams by 2017 The purchase is fully funded by the Bundesland Berlin at an amount of 439 1 million euros 4 The nearby Strausberg Railway joined the delivery framework of the BVG Berlin Transport Company ordering 2 trams on 5 September 2011 The two short double ended two cab trams were delivered in February and March 2013 replacing its older trams mostly Tatra KT8D5 The purchase is part of a 20 year contract with the county ensuring the financial basis 5 The contract for the two trams is at an amount of about 5 5 million euros 6 The pilot batch was assembled in Bautzen which was later building the chassis for further assembly in Hennigsdorf near Berlin using some parts like motors from Bombardier facilities in Mannheim and Siegen The factory in Hennigsdorf will deliver about 20 to 24 trains per year with the last train from the second Berlin batch to be delivered during 2017 7 GT6 08 GT8 08 Model GT6 08 x 5 GT8 08 x 7 Cabs unidirectional bidirectional unidirectional bidirectional Build year since 2008 Number 4 2008 148 2010 2015 Manufacturer Bombardier Gauge 1 435 mm 4 ft 8 1 2 in standard gauge Length 30 8 m 101 ft 5 8 in 40 m 131 ft 2 3 4 in Width 2 4 m 7 ft 10 1 2 in Height 3 45 m 11 ft 3 7 8 in Floor height 355 mm 1 ft 2 in Entry height 220 295 mm 8 5 8 in 11 5 8 in Wheel diameter new worn 660 580 mm 25 98 22 83 in Seats 64 54 88 75 Standing 116 123 151 165 Drive power 8 50 kW 67 hp 12 50 kW 67 hp Rated voltage 600 V DC Berlin 750 V DC Strausberg Top speed 70 km h 43 mph Weight 37 9 t 37 3 long tons 41 8 short tons 39 1 t 38 5 long tons 43 1 short tons 50 1 t 49 3 long tons 55 2 short tons 51 5 t 50 7 long tons 56 8 short tons See also editStrausberg RailwayReferences edit a b c Berlin s next generation tram arrives Railway Gazette International 2008 09 19 a b Bombardier signs Berlin tram order Railway Gazette International 2009 09 01 Thomas Fulling 25 July 2011 BVG will 31 neue Strassenbahnen bestellen Die Welt in German Retrieved 29 July 2011 BVG de Das Unternehmen Presse Pressemitteilungen Pressemitteilung vom 22 Juni 2012 www bvg de Archived from the original on 2012 07 20 Eine Revolution auf den Gleisen Markische Oderzeitung 2013 03 21 Archived from the original on 2018 06 23 Retrieved 2013 06 06 Meldungen und Beitrag Flexity kommt nach Strausberg Strausberg TV 2013 03 06 4 40 4 50 Archived from the original on 2013 05 30 Retrieved 2013 06 06 Also fur beide Bahnen haben wir rund funfeinhalb Millionen Euro bezahlt Gesa Reschke Pressesprecherin Berlin bekommt 132 neue Super Strassenbahnen Berliner Morgenpost 2009 09 02 20 bis 24 Zuge pro Jahr will Bombardier fertig stellen Der Rohbau wird im Werk in Bautzen gefertigt die Endmontage und Inbetriebnahme erfolgt im Werk Hennigsdorf Teile werden zudem aus den Bombardier Standorten Mannheim und Siegen zugeliefert See also edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bombardier 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