Škoda 52 T
| Škoda 52T[1] | |
|---|---|
Škoda 52T at Hlubočepy | |
| Manufacturer | Škoda Transportation |
| Assembly | Plzeň, Czech Republic |
| Family name | Škoda ForCity |
| Constructed | 2025–present |
| Capacity | 70 seated, 173 standing[2] |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 31.8 m (104 ft)[1] |
| Width | 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)[1] |
| Floor height | 350 mm |
| Low-floor | 100%[1] |
| Articulated sections | 5[1] |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) (design)[2] |
| Bogies | 4 traction bogies (2 freely pivoting and 2 partially pivoting) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)[1] |
Škoda 52T (also known as Škoda ForCity Plus) is a 100% low-floor multiple-unit tram built by Škoda Transportation in Plzeň[2] for the Prague tram network.
Design
The Škoda 52T ForCity Plus is designed with up to five car body sections and is 31.8 meters (104 ft 4 in) long. Specifically designed for Prague, it may be used on 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) track gauge.[1]
The body rests on four bogies, two of which are swivel bogies (under the outer sections) and two are semi-swivel bogies (under the second and fourth sections).
The vehicles are equipped with a fully air-conditioned interior with natural eco-friendly refrigerant R290, a modern information system, ergonomic seating and a new electromechanical brake, which aims to provide quieter operation, reduce maintenance requirements and offer greater braking precision. Additionally, the trams feature an anti-collision system with LiDAR technology, LED lighting and a regenerative braking system, which allows energy to be fed back into the power grid.[1][3]
The trams can carry up to 243 passengers at a comfortable 5 passengers/m2.
Production
In connection with the expansion of the tram network and the renewal of the fleet, in November 2022, Dopravní podnik hl. M. Prahy (the operator of the Prague tram network) announced a tender for the delivery of up to 200 low-floor single-ended trams. Stadler Rail and Škoda Transportation announced their bids, and the latter was announced as the winning bid in November 2023.[4]
Delivery
First seven new trams have been delivered to the Prague tram network in May 2025[5], with more arriving in 2026[3]. In total, 40 will be delivered with an option of up to 160 more trams.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h (in Czech and English) "52T".
- ^ a b c "In pictures: new Škoda 52T tram". Prague Public Transit Company. 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ a b Stoate, Joey (2025-10-15). "Škoda ForCity Plus 52T Trams Pass Type Approval and Homologation Process". Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ "Škoda ovládla výběrové řízení na 200 tramvají pro Prahu" (in Czech). Ceskoslovensky Dopravak. 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ "Prague rolls out first new tram model in 20 years". Radio Prague International. 2025-05-11. Retrieved 2026-03-11.