Alstom TCDD E8000

Built by Alstom

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Power output

1,100 kW

1,475 hp

Weight

120 t

264,554 lb

Length

68 m

223 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Overview of the Alstom TCDD E8000

Discover the TCDD E8000, a notable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) operated by Turkish State Railways.

Built by Alstom, this reliable locomotive boasts a top speed of 90 km/h and runs on a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system, delivering an impressive 1100 kW of power.

The TCDD E8000 features a 3-car formation (2M1T), with a total train length of 68 meters and individual car lengths of 22.7 meters. It operates on a 1435 mm gauge and weighs 120 tons, making it a robust and efficient piece of Turkish railway history.

Alstom TCDD E8000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Alstom
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Power output	1,100 kW1,475 hp	1,475 hp
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	3 cars (2M1T)
Car length	22.7 m74 ft 6 in	74 ft 6 in
Train length	68 m223 ft 1 in	223 ft 1 in
Weight	120 t264,554 lb	264,554 lb