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SpåraKOFF will be 10 years old this year, and to mark the event, the pub tram was renovated both on the inside and outside. AV technology was added to make the tram more suitable for any kind of function from private birthday parties to company meetings. SpåraKOFF can be hired all year round, but in addition, a scheduled route is operated during the summer months – a great option for a sightseeing tour of the capital!

SpåraKOFF not only offers the opportunity for sightseeing without getting your feet wet even if it rains, but you can also enjoy a beer while passing some of Helsinki’s most famous sights, including the Ateneum Art Museum, Finlandia hall, the Parliament building, the Presidential Palace and the Senate Square with its beautiful cathedral. Route maps can be found on board, containing information about the sights in Finnish and in English. When hiring SpåraKOFF for a private function, the route can be adjusted according to the customer’s wishes.

A facelift for the 10-year-old

In the 10 years that SpåraKOFF has been a part of Helsinki’s city culture it has carried over 100,000 people. The tram was renovated for the event; the most visible modifications are new headlights and a fresh coat of red paint on the outside. On the inside, some changes have been made in the decor and a new LCD screen has been installed on the back wall, giving passengers the opportunity to observe the traffic from the driver’s perspective on screen.

Throughout its existence, SpåraKOFF has been a popular venue for private functions. The new AV technology makes the tram suitable for many different kinds of events. The tram can now be used even as a unique meeting venue, as a laptop can be attached to the LCD screen, and a CD and DVD player are also provided.

From ordinary vehicle to stylish pub tram

HKL ordered 15 HM V type trams in 1957, the last of which, number 15, was taken into use in October 1959. After a couple of million kilometers and over 20 million passengers in 35 years, the tram was to go through some heavy-duty maintenance at the end of 1994.

Within a few months, the tram had undergone a complete makeover; the shiny new pub tram fully equipped with a bar and lavatories was completed in spring 1995. The décor was changed entirely, and the tram was painted a bright, “KOFF” red. In addition, the tram was given a new number, 175, to mark Sinebrychoff’s 175th birthday in 1995. A competition was arranged to come up with suitable names for the pub tram, and as a result, “SpåraKOFF” began operating on May Day’s eve 1995.

Further information
Riikka Huusko, marketing
Tel. +358-40-5949 845, riikka.huusko@koff.fi

SpåraKOFF in a nutshell

Passenger seats: 24 seats, with additional standing room for 6
Staff: 1 driver and 1 host/hostess AV technology: LCD screen with a computer connection, DVD and CD player, radio, microphone
Information and reservations: 020 1234 600
Timetable for scheduled traffic 10.5. - 13.8.2005:
Departures Tue-Sat 14.00, 15.00, 17.00, 18.00, 19.00 and 20.00 .
N.B. not in service 24- 25.6. . Stops for scheduled traffic: Rautatientori (Railway station square,Mikonkatu), Linnanmäki, Opera House Aleksanterinkatu, Kauppatori market square
Duration: approximately 50 minutes
Price: 7 EUR (under 12-year-olds 3.50 EUR)

Type of tram car: Helsingin moottorivaunu series V (HM V) Year of manufacture: 1959, transformed into a pub tram1995, renovated 2005 Measurements: width 2.3 m, height 3.6 m, track width 1 m, weight approximately 20 000 kg Capacity: 200 kW (280 horsepower) Acceleration: 12.6 s (0-50 km/h) Top speed: 60 km/h

Oy Sinebrychoff Ab is the oldest industrial brewery and beverage manufacturer in the Nordic countries. The long traditions of the company, its special expertise, and the continuous development of its operations and products enable the manufacture of high-quality beverages. The total production volume of Sinebrychoff beverages is approximately 400 million litres per year. Sinebrychoff is a part of the international Carlsberg Breweries A/S group.

Sinebrychoff is the leading producer of beer, cider and soft drinks in Finland. The beer group consists of KOFF, Karhu, Carlsberg, Nikolai, 4.1 Täyteläinen Kevyt Olut, Porter, Guinness Draught, Kilkenny Irish Beer, Jouluolut, Pääsiäisolut and Perhekalja. The Golden Cap product family represent cider. Gin Long Drink, Grape Mieto Long Drink and Kurko Long Drink are Sinebrychoff’s long drink products. In addition, the company manufactures Battery Energy Drink and Hyvää Päivää functional drinks. Sinebrychoff’s soft drinks are Smurffi and Muumi. Furthermore, the company manufactures, sells and distributes soft drinks of Coca-Cola as well as Evian mineral waters.

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