Škoda 14T

Škoda 14 T Elektra
Škoda 14T in Prague
ManufacturerŠkoda Transportation
DesignerPorsche Design Group
AssemblyPlzeň, Czech Republic
Family nameŠkoda Elektra
Constructed2006–2009
Number built60
Number in service59
PredecessorŠkoda 05 T Vektra
SuccessorŠkoda 15 T ForCity
Capacity69 (Seated)
210 (Standing)
Specifications
Train length31,250 mm (102 ft 6 in)
Width2,460 mm (8 ft 1 in)
Height3,400 mm (11 ft 2 in)
Floor height350 mm (13.78 in)
780 mm (30.71 in)
Low-floor50%
Doors6
Articulated sections4 (5 body sections)
Maximum speedlimited to 60 km/h (37 mph)
Weight38.3 t (37.7 long tons; 42.2 short tons)
Steep gradient85 ‰ (8.5 %)
Power output540 kW (720 hp)
(6 × 90 kW or 120 hp)
Wheels driven100% (12/12)
Bogies3 x fixed
Minimum turning radius25 m (82 ft)/20 m (66 ft)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

The Škoda 14T (also called Porsche and Elektra) is a five carbody section uni-directional low-floor tram, developed by Škoda Transportation for the Prague tram system. The 14T is the first low-floor tram purchased by the Prague Transport Company.

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.