| Flexity 2 (Blackpool) | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Flexity_2_(Blackpool)_tram_at_Tower_tram_stop.jpg) Flexity 2 tram #011 at Tower | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Flexity_2_tram_interior.JPG) Interior | |
| In service | 2012–present |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Transportation |
| Built at | |
| Family name | Flexity 2 |
| Constructed | 2010–2017[1] |
| Entered service | 3 April 2012 |
| Number built | 18 |
| Number in service | 18 |
| Fleet numbers | 001–018 |
| Capacity | 148 standing, 74 seated |
| Operators | Blackpool Transport |
| Depots | Starr Gate |
| Lines served | Blackpool–Fleetwood |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel side panels/Aluminium |
| Car length | 32.23 m (105 ft 8+7⁄8 in) |
| Width | 2.65 m (8 ft 8+3⁄8 in) |
| Height | 3.42 m (11 ft 2+5⁄8 in) |
| Floor height | 320 mm (12.60 in) |
| Low-floor | 100% |
| Doors | 8 (4 double width, 4 single width) |
| Articulated sections | 5 (four articulations) |
| Wheel diameter | 600–540 mm (23.62–21.26 in) (new–worn) |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
| Weight |
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| Axle load | 9.6 t (9.4 long tons; 10.6 short tons) |
| Steep gradient | 60‰ |
| Traction system | IGBT–VVVF (Bombardier MITRAC 500) |
| Traction motors | 4 × 120 kW (160 hp) liquid-cooled 3-phase AC induction motor |
| Power output | 480 kW (640 hp) |
| Acceleration | 0.5 m/s2 (1.1 mph/s) |
| Deceleration |
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| Electric system(s) | 600 V DC overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | Bo′+2′+Bo′ |
| Bogies | Bombardier FLEXX Urban 3000 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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| Blackpool Tramway |
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In 2012, Blackpool Council ordered 16 Bombardier Flexity 2 trams for the Blackpool Tramway, becoming the worldwide launch customer for Bombardier Transportation's new design.[2] The modern 100% low-floor trams replaced the Blackpool Tramway's tourist-focused and high maintenance heritage fleet, some of which have been retained with modifications for use as a supplementary fleet alongside the Flexity 2 trams and some for tourist services on the promenade.[2] Blackpool's Flexity 2 trams are intended to be suitable for daily commuters and to provide a service competitive with other modes of transport and comply with legislation on accessibility for disabled users.[2][3]
Two further Flexity 2 units (17 & 18) arrived on 1 and 15 December 2017, entering service on 4 March 2018.[4][5][6]
- ^ "Bombardier confirm Blackpool tram order". British Trams Online. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ a b c "Flexity 2 tram unveiled in Blackpool". Railway Gazette International. 8 September 2011.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
blackpoolgazette20110908was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Flexity 017 makes its journey to Blackpool!". British Trams Online.
- ^ "Flexity 018 completes Blackpool's latest tram order". British Trams Online.
- ^ "In Pictures: Blackpool's newest trams enter service". British Trams Online.