Under a contract for the supply of 60 trams worth PLN 619 million (€131 million), Stadler Polska and Solaris Bus & Coach delivered the first two three-section Lajkonik II trams to Krakow, reports Railway Supply magazine citing Railway Pro.

Lajkonik II tram

In order to be allowed to operate, the light rail vehicles were inspected and tested before being delivered to the Podgórze and Nowa Huta tram depots. The tests included drive and braking systems, as well as electrical systems and other elements necessary for the correct operation and safety of passengers.

From August 29, 2022, new trams will run on line 10, connecting the Pleszow terminus in Nowa Huta with Kurdvany.

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The comfort of the movement of new trams is provided by bogies specially designed to reduce vibration, as well as wear of wheels and rails. Lajkonik have doors that are larger than the standard width (1400mm) to allow quick passenger changes. The special design of the front reduces the risk of a pedestrian being pulled under the wheels in the event of an accident. The new trams, 33.4 meters long, will have more space for passengers and wheelchairs compared to previously ordered trams.

A novelty will also be special backrests installed for standing people. The trams can simultaneously carry 238 passengers, including 75 seated ones. Among other things, Lajkonik will be equipped with air conditioning, a ticket machine with LED lighting, a passenger information system, a monitoring system and USB ports for charging smartphones. The ergonomic cab and comfortable seat provide the driver with a comfortable working environment.

Two of the 60 new Tango trams will be adapted to operate without overhead power, allowing them to cover a distance of 3 km without external power. These two trams were the first in Poland to be equipped with an innovative system that allows moving with the lowered pantograph. The remaining 58 trams will be designed in such a way that this solution can be used in the future.

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