Ljubljana has a new electric train, “Urban”

Ljubljana, the European Green Capital 2016, has expanded its range of tourist attractions by a new electric train, called Urban. It will replace the current one, which runs on diesel, and continue to drive tourists and visitors around Ljubljana. The green train welcomes 47 people aboard, and offers them an interactive tour of the capital with video and audio equipment.

Ljubljana, the European Green Capital 2016, is celebrating its title with another addition to the city: a new “Urban” electric train. It will drive around an attractive circular trail, connecting the main city tourist attractions: the city centre, Ljubljana castle, Špica, Trnovo, Krakovo, Trg Francoske revolucije, Kongresni trg and Prešernov trg (trg means square in Slovene).

Facts about Urban:

* The starting point is at the Town Hall

* Departures are every day on the hour

* It is 19 metres long with three carriages

* The last carriage is adapted for people with disabilities

* The maximum capacity is 47 people

* The wagons will be open air during the summer and closed and heated in the winter

* The price of the new green adventure is €5 for adults, €3 for children under 15 years and free for children under 2 years.

* The train is equipped with video and audio equipment for guided tours

* Its maximum speed is 25 km/h

Urban will commence free promotional test drives in the middle of April, and continue with regular timetables at the end of April. The introduction of a new electric train in Ljubljana is part of the city’s sustainable strategy and activities as the European Green Capital 2016.

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