Athens Trams, Greece
System:
Operator
Tram S.A.
Route length
26km (16 miles)
Stations
47
Maximum line speed
70km/h (43mph)
Gauge
1435mm
System
750V d.c. overhead
Rolling Stock:
Designation
Sirio LRV
Manufacturer
AnsaldoBreda S.p.A.
Power
4x106kW traction motors
Dimensions
31.9m long x 2.4m wide x 3.3m high
Capacity
Total 197 (56 seated)
Fleet size
35 (ordered 2002)
Operational
2004
Special Characteristics:
Built as part of the transport support for 2004 Olympic Games
Joint ticketing options with other transport modes
Single type low-floor modular tram fleet
Project 50% funded by European Community.
Initial routes mainly cover suburban areas.
