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Siemens Supertram
Built by DUEWAG, Siemens
Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Weight
47 t
103,617 lb
Length
34.8 m
114 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992
25 units
Overview of the Siemens Supertram
Discover the Supertram, a modern tram that has been a staple of urban transport since 1992.
Built by DUEWAG and Siemens, these trams were extensively refurbished in 2006, offering a comfortable capacity of 86 seats.
Measuring 34.8 meters in length and capable of reaching speeds up to 80 km/h, they are perfectly suited for efficient city commuting.
Operating on a 1435 mm gauge and powered by 750 V DC, the Supertram embodies reliability and passenger comfort in rail services.
These three-car units are a vital component of the public transport network, notably serving Sheffield under the Stagecoach Supertram operation.
Siemens Supertram technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | DUEWAG, Siemens · 199225 units | |
| Refurbished | 2006 (25) | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 3 cars | |
| Capacity | 86 seats | |
| Train length | 34.8 m114 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.65 m8 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 3.64 m11 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 47 t103,617 lb |
Operators of the Siemens Supertram
Railway companies that have operated the Supertram, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Stagecoach Sheffield | Stagecoach Supertram | United Kingdom |
