Topic: Battery-powered tram

Poland’s first hybrid tram on tracks in Kraków

After testing the autonomous tram, the Polish city of Kraków has introduced another innovation on its public transport network. It is the Stadler Tango tram that is able to run by powering from the overhead...Read more

19-06-2020|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Kraków tests new type of trams

Public transport operator MPK Kraków is testing the first Tango tram from Stadler Rail. It is a new type of low-floor light rail vehicle to be operated in the Polish city. By the end of...Read more

30-03-2020|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Urbos tram in Birmingham, source: Transport for West Midlands (TfWM)

First UK wire-free tram line opens in Birmingham

Tram network in Birmingham has been extended with a catenary-free section from Birmingham New Street station to the city hall and library. It is the first tram line in the UK without overhead wires. The...Read more

12-12-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

CityLink tram-train in Chemnitz, source: Wikipedia

Stadler will supply battery-powered tram-trains to Wales

Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler prepares to start the delivery of the first CityLink tram-trains to Wales. The three-car light rail vehicles will use both electric energy and battery power. 35 tram-trains will serve the...Read more

01-03-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Nice airport gets innovative tram link with city

The airport of Nice is now connected to the tramway network of the city of Nice, thanks to a 1.7-kilometre extension of the T2 east-west line. The light rail vehicles run on the route without...Read more

20-12-2018|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko