Sheffield Supertram, United Kingdom
Key Data:
City population
513,234 (2001)
Authority
South Yorkshire Passenger Transit Executive
Operator
Stagecoach Supertram
Route length
29km (18 miles) – 60km track miles
Lines
3
Construction cost
£240m
Opened
1994–1995
Stations
47
Maximum line speed
80km/h (50mph)
Max. gradient
10%
Gauge
1,435mm
Power supply
750v dc, overhead supply; 12 substations
Rolling Stock:
Built
From 1992
Manufacturer
Düwag (Siemens), Germany
Low floor
40% area
Power
1MW – all 8 axles powered
Dimensions
Length 34.75m x Width 2.65m
Capacity
240 (88 seated)
Weight
46.5 tonnes
Fleet size
25
Special Characteristics:
Mix of street running, central reservations and shared heavy rail alignments
Sharp curves and steeply graded routes
Most powerful UK trams
Fleet refurbishment programme
