Škoda 33Tr SOR is a low-floor articulated

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produced in cooperation of

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(electrical equipment and assembly) and

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, which supplies the body based on the bus SOR NS 18.

Construction features

33Tr is derived from SOR NS 18 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 above the ground. On the right side of the bus are four doors.

Production and operation

Production started in 2019. In Czech and Slovak cities they replaced old

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trolleybuses

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became the first to operate these trolleybuses.

References

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