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Electric locomotive

Alstom 8K

Built by Alsthom, Zhuzhou

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
6,400 kW
8,583 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1987–1989
150 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Alstom 8K

Explore the powerful 8K electric locomotive, a key asset of China Railway Corporation.

This robust locomotive, classified as CR 8K, features an impressive 6400 kW power output and a substantial tractive effort of 628 kN, making it ideal for heavy-duty operations on 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Built between 1987 and 1989 by Alsthom and Zhuzhou, the 8K series is equipped with advanced 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems.

Its Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration ensures excellent stability and control, allowing it to reach a top speed of 100 km/h.

Discover the efficiency and reliability of this notable electric locomotive, a testament to modern railway engineering.

Alstom 8K technical specifications

Value
SeriesBB 15000 / BB 7200 / BB 22200
Built byAlsthom, Zhuzhou · 1987–1989150 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output6,400 kW8,583 hp
Tractive effort628 kN141,180 lbf
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Operators of the Alstom 8K

Railway companies that have operated the 8K, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
China Railway CorporationCR 8KChina

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