TRAM Cobra Zürich

Zürich public transportation is considered one of the best mobility system in the world. Trams have been a consistent part of Zürich's streetscape since the 1880s, when the first horse tram ran. In 2001, the operator VBZ (Verkehrs Betriebe Zürich) took delivery of the brand-new ‘First low-floor tram,’ well known as the ‘Cobra’. Cobra was the first tram full low-floor of the transportation history in Zürich, introducing a significant upgrade in terms of efficiency, comfort and performances.

The design approach represents the natural evolution of the classic Zürich trams, saving exterior corporate colours, and a consolidated historic, pure image. The interior follows the same design philosophy playing with minimalism, human factors and ‘visual comfort’ properly balanced by natural materials as the seats in wood.

Details

Year: 2001

Client:
Pininfarina, Bombardier

Activities:
Exterior Design
Interior Design
Project management