
Tramlink low-floor urban railway
Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AH, Germany
In 2018, Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG (EVAG) ordered a total of 14 multi-articulated, 100% low-floor TramLink light rail vehicles for operation in Erfurt. The low-floor design, several multi-purpose areas, five double-leaf doors and two single-leaf doors enable a fast passenger flow. The light rail vehicles are 42.5 metres long, 2.3 metres wide, offer space for 248 passengers and meet the requirements of BOSTRAB.

Project features
TramLink is a modern and modular multi-articulated tram vehicle characterised by an innovative, real-axle bogie that guarantees a smooth and comfortable ride.
Kiepe Electric supplies reliable and innovative technology for the vehicles. Kiepe's equipment includes the complete vehicle control and drive technology. This also includes engine heat utilisation for heating the passenger compartment and air conditioning for the passenger and driver compartments.
CO2 sensors ensure that energy can be saved for air treatment with a recirculating air system based on these sensors; only as much fresh air is heated or cooled as is necessary due to the air quality. Kiepe Electric also supplies the interior video surveillance system and an exterior camera system for monitoring the rear doors, passenger infotainment and a modern control display in the driver's cab.
- Unidirectional vehicle
- Barrier-free, continuous low-floor passenger compartment
- Engine waste heat utilisation for heating the passenger compartment
- Air-conditioned passenger compartment and driver's compartment
- CO2 sensors ensure that energy can be saved for air treatment with a recirculation system based on this, as only as much fresh air needs to be heated or cooled as is necessary due to the air quality
- Interior video surveillance and exterior camera system for monitoring the rear doors
- Passenger infotainment and passenger WiFi on board
- Modern operating display in the driver's cab
- Acoustic announcement system informs visually impaired passengers in the bus stop area about the stopping vehicle
Vehicle data
Unloaded weight | 53 t |
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Vehicle length | 42,49 m |
Vehicle width | 2.3 m |
Vehicle height | 3.56 m |
Proportion of low-floor | 100 % |
Entrance height | 300 mm |
Track width | 1000 mm |
Doors | 7 |
Seating capacity | 102 |
Standing room | 146 |
Wheel diameter | 600 / 520 mm |
Contact wire voltage | DC 750 V according to DIN EN 50163 |
Drive system | 6 x 100 kW |
Maximum speed | 70 km/h |
License | BOStrab |

Ulrich Lauel
Director Global Sales SystemsKiepe Electric GmbH