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Tram

Breda VLC

Built by Breda

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Weight
40 t
88,185 lb
Length
29.6 m
97 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1994
24 units

Overview of the Breda VLC

Explore the Breda VLC, a distinctive tram model built by Breda in 1994, renowned for its efficiency in urban public transport.

This tram, notably operated by Transports en commun de la Métropole Lilloise under the Transpole Breda class, is a cornerstone of the metropolitan transit network.

Measuring 29.6 meters in length, 2.4 meters in width, and 3.42 meters in height, it comfortably seats 50 passengers. Its top speed of 80 km/h ensures swift and timely journeys for commuters.

Operating on a 1000 mm gauge track and powered by a 750 V DC electric system, this 40-tonne tram exemplifies robust engineering and reliable performance.

The Breda VLC is an excellent choice for contemporary tramway systems, harmonizing capacity with performance to deliver a sustainable and well-regarded transportation solution.

Breda VLC technical specifications

Value
Built byBreda · 199424 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity50 seats
Train length29.6 m97 ft 1 in
Width2.4 m7 ft 10 in
Height3.42 m11 ft 3 in
Weight40 t88,185 lb

Operators of the Breda VLC

Railway companies that have operated the Breda VLC, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Transports en commun de la Métropole LilloiseTranspole BredaFrance

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