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Flexity 2
Family of light-rail vehicles / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Flexity 2 is a family of tram or light-rail vehicle manufactured by Bombardier Transportation (now Alstom). It is 100% low-floor, in order to easily accommodate wheelchairs and pushchairs. The trams are bi-directional, with cabs at both ends and doors on both sides, and are articulated with five or seven sections. This family of trams debuted on the Blackpool Tramway, England.[1]
Quick Facts Manufacturer, Family name ...
Flexity 2 | |
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![]() A Bombardier Flexity 2 on the G:link, September 2014. | |
Manufacturer | Bombardier Transportation, later Alstom |
Family name | Flexity |
Specifications | |
Traction system | Mitrac 500 |
Electric system(s) | 600–750 V DC from overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Bogies | Flexx Urban |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge or 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge |
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