Eco-friendly trams for Zagreb’s extensive public transport network have just been unveiled in the Croatian capital. Due to come into force in the spring of 2026, possibly sooner, the low-floor NT2400, adapted for prams and wheelchairs, and equipped with USB ports and video surveillance, has been developed by Croatia’s most talked-about company, KONČAR.
Specialising in electric vehicles, this award-winning Zagreb manufacturer actually dates back over a century, spending its early decades making generators and motors. It is now leading the way in the region for the roll-out of trams and locomotives as the world switches from fossil fuels to green energy.
The new model showcased in Zagreb is more than 20 metres long and can accommodate (and count) 115 passengers. It runs on a combination of overhead electricity and battery power, thanks to a recharging system which kicks into action as the tram brakes.