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Tram

ACEC GTL8

Built by ACEC, BN

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1981–1991
147 units

Overview of the ACEC GTL8

Discover the GTL8, a remarkable tram built by ACEC and BN between 1981 and 1991. This powerful tram features a standard 1435 mm gauge and can reach a top speed of 70 km/h, making it a reliable part of urban transit.

Known also as the HTM 3000, the GTL8 was a significant vehicle for the Haagsche Tramweg-Maatschappij in the Netherlands, contributing to passenger transport for many years.

With a width of 2.35 meters and a height of 3.19 meters, this tram was a distinctive presence in its operational era. Explore the specifications and history of this classic tram.

ACEC GTL8 technical specifications

Value
Built byACEC, BN · 1981–1991147 units
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width2.35 m7 ft 9 in
Height3.19 m10 ft 6 in

Operators of the ACEC GTL8

Railway companies that have operated the GTL8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Haagsche Tramweg-MaatschappijHTM 3000Netherlands

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