Škoda 15T
| Škoda 15T ForCity uni-directional, bi-directional | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Škoda Transportation |
| Designer | Miloš Zelingr, Patrik Kotas |
| Assembly | Plzeň, Czech Republic |
| Family name | Škoda ForCity |
| Constructed | 2009–present |
| Predecessor | Škoda 14 T Elektra |
| Capacity | 43–72 seated, 150–539 standing |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 21.8–50.6 m (71 ft 6 in – 166 ft 0 in) |
| Width | 2.3–2.65 m (7 ft 7 in – 8 ft 8 in) |
| Height | 3.6 m (12 ft) |
| Floor height | 350 mm (13.78 in)/450 mm (17.72 in) |
| Low-floor | 100% |
| Doors | 4–10 |
| Articulated sections | 1–4 |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) (design) |
| Axle load | 5.2 t (5.1 long tons; 5.7 short tons) |
| Steep gradient | 85 ‰ (8.5%) |
| Traction motors | 46.6 kW (62.5 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Wheels driven | 60% – 100% |
| Bogies | pivoting and pivoting Jacobs (25°) |
| Minimum turning radius | 18 m (59 ft)/15 m (49 ft) |
| Track gauge | 950 mm (3 ft 1+3⁄8 in) - 1,524 mm (5 ft) |
Škoda 15T (also known as Škoda ForCity Alfa) is a 100% low-floor multiple-unit tram developed by VUKV a.s. and built by Škoda Transportation in Plzeň for the Prague tram network. It was a successor to the Škoda 14T, featuring articulated bogies and more power to correct for problems found during the operation of the 14 T. The 15T has articulated bogies at either end of the train, and Jacobs bogies between the segments. The tram has two double-doors in each segment (or four in bi-directional version) to allow fast boarding of passengers, and one extra side door leading to the driver's cabin.