Photos by Bahnwelten from Woltersdorf

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The new mini tram for Woltersdorf is finally running | Moderus Gamma (2025)The new trams for Woltersdorf have been in regular service since January 25th. A total of four Moderus Gamma vehicles have been ordered and are now in service. Unlike their predecessors, they feature many new amenities, at least for the Woltersdorf tram. The older vehicles will still be in service for the next few weeks, but their days are numbered. For just over a week, starting Saturday, January 25th, new trams have been running through Woltersdorf. The Moderos Gamma vehicles are now replacing the slightly over 60-year-old Gota vehicles. While many passengers appreciated these vehicles for their old charm and historical appearance, the new cars are now, of course, equipped with barrier-free entrances, modern design, and a passenger information system. However, some Gota vehicles are likely to still be seen in the first few weeks, as the Moderos Gamma units are still in the commissioning phase, so not all are yet in service. A total of four vehicles were ordered from the Polish manufacturer Moderos, specifically the Gamma model. In Woltersdorf, they also have the specific type UNG LF10 ACBD. The procurement of the new vehicles was publicly tendered across Europe in June 2021. There were two options: either two firmly ordered vehicles with three options, or three ordered cars with an additional option. The order was then announced on February 22nd, 2022. The Polish manufacturer Moderus was awarded the contract, and a total of three Gamma vehicles were firmly ordered. The fourth vehicle, which was also delivered to Woltersdorf, was then reordered in December 2023, with the first vehicle delivered in March 2024. Test drives and staff training trips began in April 2024. The vehicles were then presented to the public for the first time at the 111th anniversary of the Woltersdorfer Straßenbahn, held on May 19, 2019. At that time, it was still believed that the tram could enter regular service within 2024, but that did not quite happen. Since its first day of operation on January 25th, not all tram routes in Woltersdorf have been converted to the new vehicles. On some days, no Moderus Gamma vehicles operate at all. This means there’s a high chance that a historic vehicle is still in use. However, this is now mostly during rush hours on weekdays, for example. So, a bit of luck is needed, and the good vehicles won’t be in service for much longer. Regular service has now been established; the Woltersdorf tram has, of course, lost much of its charm because the GOT cars have restored it to its former state. For many, it was a day-trip destination on the outskirts of Berlin, thanks to its old vehicles and scenic route. It’s unlikely this will stay the same with the new vehicles. Please share your thoughts in the comments about how you feel about the old vehicles being taken out of service and only the modern Moderus Gamma running through Woltersdorf. However, over the past few years, the tram in Woltersdorf has evolved from an excursion tram to an essential transportation link, connecting the town with the S-Bahn station in Rahndorf. Trams now run every 20 minutes on weekends, and during weekdays, there is even a 10-minute interval during rush hour between Rahndorf’s S-Bahn station and Berliner Platz. This also changes the general expectations for the trams, as many features are now standard in most German tram networks. The new vehicles are a notable innovation in Woltersdorf, including barrier-free and low-floor entrances, station announcements at stops, and many other features that will be discussed later. A novelty not only for Woltersdorf but for all of Germany is the vehicle manufacturer, Modatrans from Poznan. While Modatrans is a well-known producer among Polish tram companies, Woltersdorf is the first tram company in Germany to receive vehicles from them, and this will likely remain the case for now, as no other cities have ordered cars from this manufacturer. The new trams for Woltersdorf are 15 meters long, have four axles on two bogies, and a width of 2.4 meters. This makes them notably larger and more broadly dimensioned than their predecessors. The Gota vehicles were only 11 meters long, had two axles, and a vehicle width of 2.2 meters. The design of the new cars is also notable, primarily due to their striking, pointed, wind-like front shape. The tapered form makes the tram look significantly shorter than it actually is. The design also cleverly complements the overall shape by tapering downwards.By Bahnwelten - February 4, 2025.