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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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ACEC, BN · 1981–1991147 units | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Width | 2.35 m7 ft 9 in | |
| Height | 3.19 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Haagsche Tramweg-Maatschappij | HTM 3000 | Netherlands |











