Gross. FLEXITY Freedom is the best looking tram design ever. I would honestly lose all interest entirely in the project if they had bought anything other than these. Everything else is so... Aseptic. Sterile. Unwelcoming. Bombardier has always had the best design language and care with regard to interior design as well - beautiful futuristic panel moldings and accents in just the right places. We are really in for a treat with these.
Siemens and Alstom stuff that is out there is just... It feels like it's designed to be washed down with a hose each night.
(And yes, I know how ridiculous this sounds to those who only have a passing interest in this or who's interest level ends at the service function of the system, but as a train fan first and foremost, I really don't care about where it goes or whatever - I've always just been happy to get a train in my backyard that I can go ride every couple of days for fun.
I know I'm a minority and at the complete opposite end of the spectrum for what most people discuss here.)
Siemens and Alstom stuff that is out there is just... It feels like it's designed to be washed down with a hose each night.
(And yes, I know how ridiculous this sounds to those who only have a passing interest in this or who's interest level ends at the service function of the system, but as a train fan first and foremost, I really don't care about where it goes or whatever - I've always just been happy to get a train in my backyard that I can go ride every couple of days for fun.
I know I'm a minority and at the complete opposite end of the spectrum for what most people discuss here.)