Low-floor tramcar ELEKTRA 13 T is produced specially for the Czech city of Brno. It has been derived from the sister tramcars ELEKTRA 14 T and 16 T.

Advanced technology

Asynchronous traction motors and digitally-controlled voltage inverters together with the recuperation possibility dramatically reduces both energy requirements and maintenance costs. Electrical equipment is placed in easily-accessible compact containers mounted on the roof. Car bodies of each vehicle sections are made of well-proven materials, ensuring long lifetime and excellent reliability.

Driving dynamics

Tramcar ELEKTRA 13 T have sufficient starting and braking power to operate on demanding steep track gradients (up to 85 ‰), full adhesion is commonplace. Drive on curved tracks is simplified by the computer control limiting speed to safe values.

Easy boarding

Entrance height of 350 mm above TOR enables easy boarding into the vehicle. Full barrier-free access on every track section is provided by the retractable bridge plates in the wide door area. Useful low-floor area represents 50% of the entire vehicle floor.

Comfortable and practical interior

Inside the spacious interior it has been counted with plenty of space for passengers with reduced mobility. Comfortable cushioned seats are provided with easily changeable and cleansable covers. For the passenger riding comfort the comprehensible information system is available.

Special equipment

In its basic design for Brno Transportation Authority, tramcar ELEKTRA 13 T is equipped with Closed-circuit television (CCTV), separated air-conditioned drivers cabin and passenger information system with a supplementary LCDs.