The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has initiated the replacement of the tram seat covering material, as reported by the company “NPO A.T.O.R.,” a leader in comprehensive supply for passenger carriages, electric trains, and socially oriented transport.

the upholstery of tram seats

Since the return of trams to the capital of the U.S. state of Colorado in 1994, they have been upholstered with wool fabric, which was considered attractive to passengers and lasted for at least five years.

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Now, it will gradually be replaced with vinyl covering, with plans to retrofit one tram car per week for the entire RTD tram fleet, consisting of approximately 200 Siemens SD-100 and SD-160 cars.

The process is expected to take more than three years.

RTD notes that fabric wears out, stains, and fades faster than vinyl, and it also retains odors.

the upholstery of tram seats

Vinyl seats are easier to clean, more resistant to dirt, and mechanical wear.

Cleaning 48 fabric seats in one tram requires an eight-hour shift for one employee daily, while vinyl can be quickly wiped, reducing maintenance costs.

Photo: RTD, Wikipedia.

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