Leipzig Trams
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Leipzig Trams
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Leipzig is slightly wider than standard gauge (1458 mm vs. Std Gauge at 1435 mm) with
15 routes numbered between 1 and
18 (no route 5, 6 or 17) according to their maps. Tram 1148 is a 3-car unit of model NGT8. There are 56 members in the class built between 1995 and 1998 by Düwag. It has 68 seats and room for 87 standees. It is powered by 4 motors totaling 385 kW, 515 hp and capable of a top speed of 70 km/h, 43 mph. 1148 was working the #12 service to Gohlis-Nord approaching the Hauptbahnhof from Johannisplatz on Tuesday May 6th, 2003. |
Michael Taylor
