Škoda 14 T

Škoda 14 T Elektra
Škoda 14T in Prague
Manufacturer	Škoda Works
Assembly	Plzeň, Czech Republic
Constructed	2006–2009
Number built	60
Designer	Porsche Design Group
Predecessor	Škoda 05 T Vektra
Successor	Škoda 15 T ForCity
Specifications
Articulations	4 (5 body sections)
Length	31,250 mm (1,230 in)
Width	2,460 mm (97 in)
Height	3,400 mm (130 in)
Weight	38.3 t (37.7 long tons; 42.2 short tons)
Passenger capacity seats	69
Passenger capacity standing	210
Maximum speed	60 km/h (37 mph)
Low-floor	50%
Floor height	350 mm (13.78 in)/780 mm (30.71 in)
Engine power	540 kW (720 hp) (6 x 90 kW/120 hp)
Steep gradient	85 ‰ (8.5 %)
Bogies	fixed
Minimum turning radius	(?)
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

The Škoda 14 T (also called Elektra) is a five carbody section low-floor uni-directional tram, developed by Škoda for the Prague tram system.

The vehicle's body was designed by Porsche Design Group. The 14 T has six axles, and the low-floor area represents 50 % of the entire vehicle floor. Due to specific Prague conditions it is able to deal with difficult adhesive conditions on grades up to 8.5 %. It is based on the Škoda 05 T.

Production

As of 2006: 3 trams were produced and delivered to Prague. Prague has ordered 20 vehicles with an option for another 40.

As of 2008: There are about 40 trams delivered to Prague.

As of 2009: The order has been completed in March with a total of 60 trams delivered.

See also

• Predecessor: Škoda 05 T - "Vektra"
• Successor: Škoda 15 T - "ForCity"

• Related Elektra models: 13 T (Brno), 16 T (Wrocław uni-directional), 19 T (Wrocław bi-directional)

Inside of Škoda 14T

External links

• Information on Škoda webpages