New tram enters service in Konya

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The first of a fleet of new trams ordered by the Turkish city of Konya has entered revenue service.

A total of 60 28T light rail vehicles are being built for Konya, with the first arriving in the city in October 2013 following a seven-day journey from Å koda’s factory in Pilsen.

Dynamic testing has since been completed and the first vehicle is now in service.

Josef Bernard, chief executive of Å koda Transportation, said the company plans to deliver most of the 60 trams by the end of the year.

Konya’s new fleet of bi-directional trams are capable of carrying 364 passengers and will operate in five-car configurations.

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