Škoda 31Tr SOR is a low-floor articulated

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produced in cooperation with

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(electrical equipment and assembly) and

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, which supplies the body based on the bus

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Construction features

31Tr is derived from

city bus. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. Electric motor is located in the rear of the bus. Inside are used plastic Ster seats. Rear axle is VOITH brand, as well as medium axle, the front axle is own production with independent wheel suspension. Only rear C axle is propulsed. Body of the vehicle is welded from steel-voltage profiles, flashings from the outside and interior are lined with plastic sheeting. The floor of the bus is at a height of 360 mm above the ground. On the right side of the bus are five doors (first are narrower than other doors).

Production and operation

Production started in 2011. In Czech and Slovak cities they replaced old

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trolleybuses

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References

External links

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