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4.45 PM: The new Züri-Tram rolled out on the truck over the hardbrücke bridge

is Now the first new Flexity Tram in Zurich. On a heavy truck it was driven at 4.45 o'clock in the morning on the hard bridge. About an hour later it arrived i

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4.45 PM: The new Züri-Tram rolled out on the truck over the hardbrücke bridge

is Now the first new Flexity Tram in Zurich. On a heavy truck it was driven at 4.45 o'clock in the morning on the hard bridge. About an hour later it arrived in the Depot. At the entrance to the VBZ workshops in Altstetten, it needed but a little patience. The heavy truck had difficulties to take the curve. The driver always had to put back. According to VBZ the Transport is run overall, but without any major difficulties.

Video: The new Tram is not coming around the corner Flexity blocked road Baden: public TRANSPORT passengers will have to continue early Wednesday morning walk. Video: Tamedia

Behind it has a roughly 800-kilometre-long journey from the German Bombardier plant in Bautzen, near Dresden. The Tram was built in the last stage together; it was developed in the factory in Vienna.

By about 8 p.m., the Flexity then touched for the first time, the Zurich rail. Slowly, it was from the heavy truck unloaded and then everything was suddenly quiet. There were apparently problems with the battery of the Abladevorrichtung. Until the entire Tram from a truck is down, it will take a while.

Video: The Tram is to be unloaded Down from the truck: The Flexity touched for the first time, the Zurich rail. Video: tamedia video: Tamedia

On Friday, the Tram with a ceremony on the VBZ Site in Altstetten is welcomed with representatives of the city, the Canton and the Bombardier officially.

Until then you can go for the first Time as a passenger, or passenger with a Flexity, it will take a while. We have summarized the most important questions around the new Tram.

What happens now with the first Flexity?
It is extensively tested and to the Zurich rail network to be adjusted. Be set, for example, the doors and the air conditioning systems are calibrated. The Flexity serves as a replacement for the Trams 2000 and older.

when will operate the Flexity for the first time with a pass on the road?
In the summer, to record it officially open for business. Internally, the VBZ from may or June to go.

On what line will operate the Flexity first?
Definitely, nothing is decided yet. But currently, it looks like it will come on the line 4 between the deep wells and the Altstetten train station North to use.

The Flexity Zurich is wider than the model of Basel.

the Flexity Threatens to be as puncture-prone, as the new SBB double-Decker train from Bombardier?
Hardly. 1600 in Vienna-made Trams of the same type already operating in 25 cities, such as those in Basel and Vienna. The Trams are designed depending on the city a little differently. The Flexity Zurich is for example 10 inches wider than the model of Basel. The plant in Vienna is in the group as a world-wide centre of competence for trams. In the last Phase of the Tram in the Bombardier has a plant in Bautzen assembled.

How many seats has the Flexity?
The new Tram has 91 seats, just one more than the Cobra Tram. The Flexity offers 187 standing places, but 45 more than the Cobra and surmounted with 43 meters length by 6 meters.

How it sits in the Flexity?
The seats are made out of beech wood and ergonomically. Of the wooden seats the VBZ promise a longer service life than the fabric seats in the Cobra.

Can I recharge the Flexity my Smartphone?
Each Tram is equipped with a 24-USB plugs.

How is air-conditioned, the Flexity?
The air supply is ensured of the ceiling above a Trickle. Instead of slits, cold and warm air flows through small holes in the ceiling of the inside of the car.

you Can speak in the Flexity with the Tram drivers?
This is possible.

Until 2024 should be 70 Flexity in Zurich on the way.

Where is the Flexity customer-friendly?
A new light system at the Front and the doors signaled the departure status of the Trams. It lights up green, that can open the doors; and the light becomes red, is activated, the door Closing and the Tram ready to go.

the Tram is quiet?
Yes and no. Maybe a little more than the Cobra, which was specially built so that it squeaks, but certainly less than the old Mirage Trams.

Why the VBZ expect the Flexity eagerly?
Actually, the new Trams should have been on the road for almost four years by the city. At the time of procurement it came to delays. First, the ZVV veweigerte of approving the Cost, then the procurement losing companies legally fought back. Because still no Flexity carries passengers through the city, there is currently acute tram shortage in the city. From the 25. November is a special roadmap, the line 17 does not work any more until further notice (read here, how it came to be so far).

The new line by 25. November. Illustration: VBZ (to enlarge graphic, click here.)

when will the next Flexity Trams?
The second Tram to be delivered in February. Starting in may, to then add on a monthly basis a new Flexity fleet.

How many Flexity will run in Zurich?
by 2024, should be 70 Flexity in Zurich on the way. The VBZ may again replace as many of the order, and the Trams with litters.

images: Zurich Trams from 1885 to 2006

Created: 13.11.2019, 06:31 PM

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