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Škoda 14T
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The Škoda 14 T (also called Porsche and Elektra) is a five carbody section uni-directional low-floor tram, developed by Škoda Transportation for the Prague tram system.
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Škoda 14 T Elektra | |
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![]() Škoda 14T in Prague | |
Manufacturer | Škoda Transportation |
Designer | Porsche Design Group |
Assembly | Plzeň, Czech Republic |
Family name | Škoda Elektra |
Constructed | 2006–2009 |
Number built | 60 |
Number in service | 59 |
Predecessor | Škoda 05 T Vektra |
Successor | Škoda 15 T ForCity |
Capacity | 69 (Seated) 210 (Standing) |
Specifications | |
Train length | 31,250 mm (102 ft 6 in) |
Width | 2,460 mm (8 ft 1 in) |
Height | 3,400 mm (11 ft 2 in) |
Floor height | 350 mm (13.78 in) 780 mm (30.71 in) |
Low-floor | 50% |
Doors | 6 |
Articulated sections | 4 (5 body sections) |
Maximum speed | limited to 60 km/h (37 mph) |
Weight | 38.3 t (37.7 long tons; 42.2 short tons) |
Steep gradient | 85 ‰ (8.5 %) |
Power output | 540 kW (720 hp) (6 × 90 kW or 120 hp) |
Wheels driven | 100% (12/12) |
Bogies | 3 x fixed |
Minimum turning radius | 25 m (82 ft)/20 m (66 ft) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
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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.