Moderus Gamma Explained

Moderus Gamma
Manufacturer:Modertrans Poznań
Factory:Biskupice
Family:Gamma
Replaced:Type GT8
Yearconstruction:2016, 2018 -
Service:2017 - Present (Prototype)
2018 - Present (LF02AC)
Formation:3/5 sections, single car
Capacity:244 (66 seated) (Prototype)
240 (uni-directional)
233 (bi-directional)
Operator:Various
Depots:Franowo
Trainlength:32abbr=onNaNabbr=on (Five-section version)
31.4abbr=onNaNabbr=on (Poznań version)
Width:2.4m (07.9feet)
Height:3.65m (11.98feet)
Maxspeed:75km/h
Traction:IGBT
Poweroutput:400 kW
Electricsystem:600 V DC overhead lines
Collectionmethod:Pantograph
Brakes:Regenerative brake

The Moderus Gamma is an articulated tram manufactured in Biskupice, Poland, since 2016 by, a subsidiary of transport operator MPK Poznań. Planning began in 2008 and the prototype was completed in 2016.

Variants

Multiple variants of the Gamma tram exist, are ordered or are under construction.[1]

Technical specifications

The Poznań tram cars are 31.4m (103feet) long, 2.4m (07.9feet) wide and have a power output of 400 kW.[2] They are fitted with IGBT transistors.[3] Five-section Gamma trams have a length of 32m (105feet). The prototype was equipped with capacitors for storing the energy produced during regenerative braking.

Interior

The interior of the tram includes air conditioning, USB sockets and a passenger information system.[3] The prototype has capacity for 244 passengers with 66 seats, including three folding seats.[4] The uni-directional trams have a passenger capacity of 240 and the bi-directional sets have a passenger capacity of 233.[3]

History

The tram was developed through a project called "Innovative City Tram," which was co-sponsored by the National Centre for Research and Development in Poland and the European Union.[5] The prototype was finished in 2016 and presented at the manufacturer's factory in Poznań on 18 November 2016.[5] In January 2017, MPK Poznań ordered 50 new Gamma trams: 30 uni-directional and 20 bi-directional sets.[6] The prototype entered service in Poznań on 15 May 2017.[4] Some Gamma LF02AC trams are stationed at the Franowo depot.[7] Gamma trams are expected to replace second-hand German-built Type GT8 trams.[2]

In October 2017, the Gamma tram began test runs on the Gdańsk tram system.[8]

In March 2018, a contract for the delivery of ten single-section trams was signed by Tramwaje Śląskie and Modertrans. These trams will be based on the Gamma design.[9] The first tram was delivered in April 2020. According to Urban Transport Magazine, these trams are classified as Moderus Beta MF 10 AC.[10]

Five-section Gamma trams are scheduled to be delivered to Łódź in 2022. 30 sets were ordered by Łódź MPK in late 2019.[11]

Three single-car Gamma LF 10 AC BD trams were ordered for the Woltersdorf Tramway in 2022,[12] the first of which was delivered in March 2024.[13] Also, a fourth tram has been ordered through an option in the initial order.[13]

Awards and distinctions

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Buch . Erik . Woltersdorfs neue Tram . Woltersdorf’s new tram . German . 17 February 2022 . Urban Transport Magazine . 1 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220223180553/https://www.urban-transport-magazine.com/woltersdorfs-neue-tram/ . 23 February 2022 . live.
  2. Web site: Poznan/ Posen: Neue Niederflurfahrzeuge – ÖPNV weiter auf Wachstumskurs . Poznan/ Posen: New low floor vehicles – Public transport keeps growing . German . April 13, 2019 . Urban Transport Magazine . March 9, 2020 . https://archive.today/20190828101103/https://urban-transport-magazine.com/poznan-posen-die-abloesung-der-gt8-rueckt-an-oepnv-weiter-auf-wachstumskurs/ . August 28, 2019 . live .
  3. Web site: Burroughs . David . Modertrans Poznań unveils new MPK Poznań trams . limited . English . October 11, 2018 . railjournal.com . Simmons-Boardman Publishing . March 1, 2020 . https://archive.today/20210430160006/https://www.railjournal.com/fleet/modertrans-poznan-unveils-new-mpk-poznan-trams/ . April 30, 2021 . live.
  4. Web site: Moderus Gamma enters passenger service in Poznań . limited . May 22, 2017 . railwaygazette.com . DVV Media International . March 9, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200812012824/https://www.railwaygazette.com/vehicles/moderus-gamma-enters-passenger-service-in-pozna/44537.article . August 12, 2020 . live.
  5. Web site: Modertrans unveils its first fully low-floor tram . limited . November 21, 2016 . railwaygazette.com . DVV Media International . March 9, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190913072014/https://www.railwaygazette.com/vehicles/modertrans-unveils-its-first-fully-low-floor-tram/43541.article . September 13, 2019 . live.
  6. Web site: Modertrans wins first order for fully low-floor Gamma trams . limited . January 25, 2017 . railwaygazette.com . DVV Media International . March 9, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200317232138/https://www.railwaygazette.com/vehicles/modertrans-wins-first-order-for-fully-low-floor-gamma-trams/43882.article . March 17, 2020 . live.
  7. . Polen . Poland . Blickpunkt Straßenbahn . 2/2019 . 242 . 129 . 0173-0290 . Arbeitsgemeinschaft Blickpunkt Straßenbahn e.V. . German . 2019.
  8. Web site: Moderus Gamma on test in Gdańsk . limited . October 6, 2017 . railwaygazette.com . DVV Media International . March 2, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200317232138/https://www.railwaygazette.com/vehicles/moderus-gamma-on-test-in-gdask/45272.article . March 17, 2020 . live.
  9. Web site: Modertrans and Tramwaje Śląskie sign single-section tram contract . limited . March 9, 2018 . railwaygazette.com . DVV Media International . March 1, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200803205455/https://www.railwaygazette.com/vehicles/modertrans-and-tramwaje-lskie-sign-single-section-tram-contract/46096.article . August 3, 2020 . live.
  10. Web site: Modertrans delivers new 4-axle low-floor tram to Tramwaje Śląskie (Silesian Tramways). 2020-04-15. Urban Transport Magazine. en-US. 2020-05-12 . https://archive.today/20210430185759/https://www.urban-transport-magazine.com/en/modertrans-delivers-new-4-axle-low-floor-tram-to-silesian-tramways/ . April 30, 2021 . live.
  11. Web site: Fender . Keith . Łódź orders Moderus Gamma LRVs . limited . English . December 6, 2019 . railjournal.com . Simmons-Boardman Publishing . March 2, 2020 . https://archive.today/20210430163914/https://www.railjournal.com/fleet/lodz-order-moderus-gamma-lrvs/ . April 30, 2021 . live.
  12. Web site: Schöneicher-Rüdersdorf Strassenbahn orders low-floor trams . . 21 February 2022 . railwaygazette.com/metro-report . DVV Media International . 1 March 2022 . registration.
  13. Web site: . Erste polnische Modertrans Niederflurtram in Woltersdorf angekommen . First Polish Modertrans low-floor tram arrives in Woltersdorf . German . April 3, 2024 . Urban Transport Magazine . May 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405155118/https://www.urban-transport-magazine.com/erste-polnische-modertrans-niederflurtram-in-woltersdorf-angekommen/ . April 5, 2024 . live.
  14. Web site: News: Wręczono nagrody w konkursie TOP DESIGN 2017!. arenadesign.pl. 2017-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20170314191151/http://www.arenadesign.pl/pl/news/wreczono_nagrody_w_konkursie_top_design_2017/. 2020-05-31. March 14, 2017. dead.
  15. Web site: WYNIKI KONKURSÓW . trakotargi.amberexpo.pl. https://web.archive.org/web/20170928081657/http://trakotargi.amberexpo.pl/title,Wyniki_konkursow,pid,3856.html. 2020-05-31. September 28, 2017. live.
  16. Web site: Moderus Gamma nagrodzony przez Instytut Wzornictwa Przemysłowego -. transinfo.pl. 2017-10-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20171027094156/http://infotram.pl/moderus-gamma-nagrodzony-przez-instytut-wzornictwa-przemyslowego_more_99862.html. 2020-05-31. October 27, 2017. live.
  17. Web site: Modertrans Poznań z nagrodą za dwukierunkowy tramwaj Moderus Gamma. Pojazd otrzymał nagrodę podczas targów TRAKO 2019. Redakcja. 2019-10-02. Głos Wielkopolski. pl-PL. 2020-05-31 . https://archive.today/20210430190616/https://gloswielkopolski.pl/modertrans-poznan-z-nagroda-za-dwukierunkowy-tramwaj-moderus-gamma-pojazd-otrzymal-nagrode-podczas-targow-trako-2019/ar/c1-14469479 . April 30, 2021 . live.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Moderus Gamma".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.