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Китайська CRRC випустила перший акумуляторний трамвай-поїзд для Аргентини
Рухомий склад виготовлено на заводі в Таншані в рамках контракту, укладеного у 2022 році,
www.railway.supply
Argentina has just taken delivery of this solar-charging battery charging tram train
Not a very performance demanding route, but another option to look at for Windermere, Morecambe, Barrow or maybe the Cornish branches
Or a replacement for the class 230 / Parry People Mover or the Isle of Wight
Short delivery time as well
Chinese CRRC has produced the first battery-powered tram-train for Argentina
07.06.2023
The rolling stock was manufactured at the factory in Tangshan under a contract signed in 2022, according to Railway Supply magazine, citing Rollingstock.
CRRC states that it took 7 months to create the vehicle.
The two-car tram-trains will be used for the tourist line between Volcan and Tilcara, with a length of 43 km and a maximum speed of 60 km/h.
The passenger cabin, featuring panoramic windows, is designed to accommodate 72 passengers, and the seats can rotate 180 degrees.
There is also the possibility of operating in a multiple-unit system, which will increase the capacity to 388 individuals. The driver’s cabs are located on both ends of the train.
The rolling stock is equipped with two lithium iron phosphate batteries with a capacity of 352 kWh, installed on the roof. Solar energy is planned to be used for charging.