Moderus Beta

Moderus Beta is a partially low-floor tram, available in either one or three sections, with a single or dual direction configuration.

[1][2] In 2009, MPK Poznań ordered 4 trams (with an option for 3 more) from its subsidiary, based on the Moderus Alfa design but in a three-section, single-space configuration.

The tests were conducted because Municipal Transport Company in Łódź [pl] was considering modernizing its trams using the expertise of Modertrans.

[6] The Beta MF is equipped with energy-efficient AC motor technology that facilitates energy recovery and transmission to the traction network.

Additionally, the low-floor section features a retractable platform to assist with the boarding of strollers and wheelchairs.

[38] On 11 March 2013, Modertrans signed a contract with Tramwaje Szczecińskie for the delivery of components and parts for one Moderus Beta tram.

[63] On the same day, a contract was signed for the delivery of components and parts for a second tram, which was also assembled by Tramwaje Szczecińskie.

[64] On October 24, the body of the second Moderus was delivered to Szczecin, and on 19 January 2015, it began passenger service on line No.

[65] In December 2017, Tramwaje Szczecińskie signed a contract with Modertrans for the delivery of components for the assembly of 2 additional trams, with the option to extend the order by 2 more units.

[41] At the end of August 2020, Modertrans won a tender for the delivery of parts for the assembly of two trams with an option for two additional sets of components.

[67] The trams were to be assembled at the Tramwaje Szczecińskie workshops, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the work was done by Szczecin staff at the manufacturer's facilities.

[42] The first tram was delivered to the Szczecin Pogodno depot on 14 December 2020,[33][42] and in mid-January 2021, it began passenger service.

[69] The third Beta from this order (the first from the option) arrived in Szczecin on 28 December 2021,[70] and by 1 February 2022, both trams were in service at the Pogodno depot.

[44] In April 2023, a contract was signed for the delivery of components for the assembly of 2 additional bi-directional Betas.

[74] On 27 November 2014, Modertrans signed a contract with Tramwaje Śląskie for the delivery of 12 bidirectional Moderus Beta trams.

[75] On September 19, during the open days of Tramwaje Śląskie, the trams were given the name Skarbek (English: little treasure), which was chosen in a previous passenger vote.

[30] On 8 March 2018, Modertrans signed a contract with Tramwaje Śląskie for the delivery of 10 single-section trams (8 unidirectional and 2 bidirectional).

[48] In February 2020, the first unidirectional tram was ready[78] and began homologation runs in Poznań, after which it was transported to the Katowice depot on the night of March 15/16.

[79] At the end of March, the tram received its homologation certificate,[80] and on April 16, test runs began in the cities of the conurbation.

[21] The first unit was ready in early November and was transported to Łódź for necessary tests prior to receiving its homologation certificate.

Testing of Poznań's Beta in Łódź
Interior of low-floor section
Interior of high-floor section
Moderus Beta MF 02 AC
Moderus Beta MF 15 AC
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Moderus Beta MF 29 AC
Moderus Beta MF 16 AC BD
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Moderus Beta MF 24 AC
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Moderus Beta MF 28 AC