On 11/08/2020 13:54, TP wrote:
> Looking at that Tatra-Yug design, they've actually achieved what no other manufacturer has with this platform - the magic one double-leaf door per 5 linear metres. There are six doors in the car, two in each module, better than the E class

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> https://tatra-yug.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/66.png

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Interesting design - if the circles on the centre line indicate pivots its seems to have rotating trucks.

However - I think it does not have a fully flat floor down the central passage way - looks a bit like there is a step up over each truck.

An article about the new trams in Urban Transport Magazine says:

*The company claims to be able to manufacture 100 % low-floor vehicles as well.*

A more recent article in Ralway Gazette reporting a cotract for sale to Craiova in Romania says:

*The 25 m long vehicles will be built to a new design, and the company expects to unveil a prototype later this year.*

Watch this space!

Melbourne has invited expressions of interest from manufacturers for the future fleet - it will be interesting to see what is put up.

If the disability access is to (finally!) be enforced, then a Melbourne order would be very attractive to any manufacturer.

Mal Rowe - like Tony wondering if the Flexity design will survive the merger