Incentro
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The Incentro is a model of tram
manufactured by Bombardier Transportation
. It is a five-section 100% low-floor articulated tram, built for bi-directional operation and capable of speeds up to 80 km/h. Incentro trams are used on the Nantes tramway
and 15 AT6/5
form the entire fleet of Nottingham Express Transit
.
The Incentro was designed by Adtranz
, which was acquired by Bombardier in 2001. Bombardier no longer promotes the model, favouring instead its own Flexity
family, which includes similar models. The Incentro models had a strong influence on the development of the Flexity Berlin
model presented during 2008.
Tram
A tram is a passenger rail vehicle which runs on tracks along public urban streets and also sometimes on separate rights of way. It may also run between cities and/or towns , and/or partially grade separated even in the cities...
manufactured by Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is the rail equipment division of the Canadian firm, Bombardier Inc. Bombardier Transportation is one of the world's largest companies in the rail-equipment manufacturing and servicing industry. Its headquarters are in Berlin, Germany....
. It is a five-section 100% low-floor articulated tram, built for bi-directional operation and capable of speeds up to 80 km/h. Incentro trams are used on the Nantes tramway
Tramway de Nantes
The Nantes tramway is a tramway system located around the city of Nantes, France. The first tramway in Nantes opened in 1879 and closed in 1958 due to bombing damage during World War II, while the present tramway was re-introduced to the city in 1985....
and 15 AT6/5
AT6/5
The Incentro AT6/5 is a type of 100-percent low floor tram operated on the Nottingham Express Transit system in Nottingham, England.-Incentro AT6/5:...
form the entire fleet of Nottingham Express Transit
Nottingham Express Transit
Nottingham Express Transit is a light-rail tramway in the Nottingham area in England. The first line opened to the public on 9 March 2004, having cost £200 million to construct. The scheme took sixteen years from conception to implementation...
.
The Incentro was designed by Adtranz
Adtranz
ABB Daimler-Benz Transportation , commonly known under its brand Adtranz, was a multi-national rail transport equipment manufacturer with facilities concentrated in Europe and the USA....
, which was acquired by Bombardier in 2001. Bombardier no longer promotes the model, favouring instead its own Flexity
Flexity
Flexity is the name given by Bombardier Transportation to most of the trams they manufacture. For specific information, see the following articles:...
family, which includes similar models. The Incentro models had a strong influence on the development of the Flexity Berlin
Flexity Berlin
The Flexity Berlin is a tram type constructed for the Berlin tramway network. It was developed by Bombardier Transportation during the late 2000s and is based on the "Incentro" family of 100% low-floor trams.- Overview :...
model presented during 2008.
Incentro AT6/5L (Nantes) | Incentro AT6/5 (Nottingham) | |
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Operation | 2000 | 2004 |
Length | 36.4 metre | 33 metre |
Width | 2.4 metre | 2.4 metre |
Floor height | 350 mm (13.8 in) | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
Low-floor section | 100% | 100% |
Empty weight | 38.9 t (38.3 LT) | 39.3 t (38.7 LT) |
Seats | 64 | 54/8 |
Standing passengers | 182 (at 4 people/m²) | 129 (at 4 people/m²) |
Maximum speed | 80 km/h (49.7 mph) | 80 km/h (49.7 mph) |
Motor performance | 8 x 45 kW | 8 x 45 kW |
Rated voltage | 750 V | 750 V |
Wheel configuration | Bo 2 Bo | Bo 2 Bo |
Wheel diameter | 660 mm (26 in) (new) | 660 mm (26 in) (new) |