Customer
Linz AG Linien
Task
To connect the Pöstlingbergbahn in Linz-Urfahr with the city centre of Linz. In order to do so, the line had to be re-gauged to 900mm; at the same time, a vehicle had to be developed that would be able to operate under these demanding topographical conditions (116‰ gradient for approx. 3km) as an adhesion railway. The main priority, in this case, was to define the safety parameters for the procurement and approval of new vehicles.
Solution
- Analysis of infrastructure and operation requirements, as well as legal regulations, for the use of a tram under these topographically exceptional circumstances
- Outlining possible technical applications based on the complex system requirements
- Preparing the tender specifications
- Assistance with project implementation, vehicle approval and contract execution
Outcome
The four Pöstlingbergbahn vehicles were placed in service as planned; the Pöstlingbergbahn was thus reopened, with its new expansion into the city centre of Linz.
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