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Frankfurt's New Trams Out of Service
Frankfurt's new trams are out of service due to technical issues, causing delays and necessitating the reactivation of older trams.
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VgfAlstom
- What steps are being taken to resolve the situation?
- The VGF and Alstom are in talks to create an updated delivery schedule for the remaining trams. The timeline for the repair of the existing 14 trams and the delivery of the remaining trams is uncertain.
- What is the current status of the delivery of the new trams?
- The delivery of the new trams is significantly behind schedule. While 14 of the 24 ordered 30-meter trams were delivered, they are now out of service. None of the 34 ordered 40-meter trams have arrived, despite the first being expected in October.
- What are the main technical problems affecting the new Frankfurt trams?
- Frankfurt's new T-series trams, intended to improve mobility, are out of service due to technical issues, primarily with door closing times and sand spreaders. The VGF and manufacturer Alstom are unsure of when repairs will be completed.
- How are the issues with the sand spreaders affecting the trams' operation?
- The problems include doors taking too long to close, affecting passenger exchange time, and sand spreaders that are either too small or distribute too much sand. These issues make reliable, continuous operation difficult.
- What is the VGF's plan to address the shortage of trams during repairs and delayed deliveries?
- To compensate for the repair time and delayed delivery of the remaining trams, the VGF plans to reactivate four to five 50-year-old Pt-trams. These older trams lack barrier-free access and will primarily be used for stadium traffic.