Alstom and NTL inaugurated the underground section of line T6 of the Ile-de-France tramway. 28 Translohr STE6 trams on tyres (46m long) have been in circulation on line T6 since December 2014, as far as the stop Robert Wagner.
The commercial entry into service of the underground section, representing the final portion of the line, is a big technical challenge for NTL with the 1.6 km tunnel section at Viroflay which includes a 10% slope. This performance has been made possible via the gradeability of Translohr’s trams on tyres, which combine tyre grip with additional motorisation on two axles.
The trams of line T6 can accommodate up to 255 passengers. They offer unique ease of insertion, with reduced gauge and a short turning radius. Their structure on tyres and guidance system, installed on a central rail, make for silent, comfortable trams.
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