The newly renovated M31B trams in Gothenburg are receiving harsh criticism from drivers who warn of sudden stops, according to multiple reports. The union wants to limit the use of the trams or park them until the brakes are reviewed again, major media reported. The problem persists despite the brakes having been adjusted, according to the union.
Linda Rudenwall, CEO of Göteborgs Spårvägar, assesses the trams as traffic-safe but admits there is a slight jerk at the end of braking, according to Aftonbladet. A Czech expert has been called in to fine-tune the braking system, major media reported. The adjustment has been ordered and will be carried out as soon as possible, Rudenwall said.
Passengers fall and complain.
According to Aftonbladet, Magnus Sandholm, chairman of Kommunal at Göteborgs Spårvägar, described passengers falling and complaining. He said the M31B bites too hard at the end of braking, risking passengers falling and hurting themselves. Rudenwall described the issue as a small jerk at the end.
The union says the problem persists and the trams are not safe for passengers, while the CEO says the trams are traffic-safe despite a slight jerk. This disagreement affects whether the trams should remain in service or be parked until further fixes. It is unclear how many passengers have been injured or complained, and when the Czech expert's adjustments will be completed.
The M31B bites too hard at the end of a braking, which risks passengers falling and hurting themselves.
It becomes a small jerk at the end.