Saxon Platform
Electrical systems for the tram of the future
In summer 2019, Leipziger Straßenbahn, Verkehrsbetriebe Zwickau and Verkehrsbetriebe Görlitz launched the "Saxon Platform - Tram of the Future" project. The aim of this project is to purchase up to 181 modern tram vehicles that can be adapted to the different requirements of passengers and transport companies. The initiative aims to shape a climate-friendly transport transition in the municipalities and to overcome the associated challenges together.
LEIWAG, a consortium consisting of KIEPE Electric GmbH and HeiterBlick GmbH, was awarded the contract as a tram supplier. While Heiterblick is responsible for the mechanical part and the assembly, we are responsible for the electrical systems from the drive to the auxiliary units. KIEPE and HeiterBlick are developing 25 45-metre vehicles for Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe alone as part of the supply contract, with the option of adding up to 130 of the 2.40-metre-wide trams. The joint procurement programme of the three transport companies extends until 2030 and, in addition to the vehicles, also includes the development costs and spare parts packages.
Highlights
- Latest third-generation driver assistance system that recognises partially obscured objects and objects from the side, such as vehicles and two-wheelers
- Assistance system for collision warning
- The wheelchair area occupancy detection system indicates to wheelchair users on the outside of the doors whether the area in the corresponding part of the vehicle is occupied or not, so that they can be guided to a free area in a targeted manner
- Energy-efficient drive and air-conditioning technology
- Heating and air conditioning systems with heat pump technologies
- More space thanks to wider vehicles, resulting in wider seats, passageways and larger wheelchair and pushchair areas
- Modern design: panoramic windows, optimised displays - including above the doors, pleasant interior lighting with daylight lamps
- Powerful WLAN
Numerous assistance systems, live telematics and vehicle diagnostics
Technical data
| Vehicle length | 30 and 45 m (Type L and XXL) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle width | 2.40 m |
| Vehicle height | 3,495 mm |
| Empty weight | 44,7 / 62.7 t (L / XXL) |
| Seating capacity | 64 / 92 (L / XXL) |
| Standing room | 178 / 196 (L / XXL) |
| Proportion of low-floor | approx. 70% |
| Track gauge | 1,458 mm |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h |
| Traction | 6 x 85 kW / 8 x 85 kW (L / XXL) |
| Contact wire voltage | DC 600 V / 750 V (L / XXL) |
| Wheel diameter | 600 mm |
Contact person
Ulrich Lauel
Director Global Sales SystemsKiepe Electric GmbH