Stadler Variobahn

Variobahn on London's Tramlink network

The Stadler Variobahn (formerly sold as the ABB Variotram, Adtranz Variotram and Bombardier Variotram) is a German-designed model of articulated low-floor tram and light rail vehicle. Since its introduction in 1993, the Variobahn has been manufactured variously by ABB, Adtranz, Bombardier Transportation, and since 2001 by Stadler Rail.[1] As of 2009, 254 trams have been ordered, with an additional 110 on option. A unit costs about €2.5 million.[2][3]

Operators include the Graz Holding, the Bergen Light Rail, the Chemnitz Tramway, Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr, the Rhine Neckar Area Tramway and London Tramlink.

  1. ^ ABB unveils Variotram International Railway Journal January 1992 page 50
  2. ^ Stadler Rail. "Referenzliste Variobahn" (PDF). Retrieved 3 April 2009. [dead link]
  3. ^ "Der ViP will die Variobahn". Potsdamer Neueste Nachrichten (in German). 11 October 2008. Archived from the original on 9 June 2009. Retrieved 3 April 2009.

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