© trainspo.comBBC GT8-80C
Built by DUEWAG, BBC, ABB
Overview of the BBC GT8-80C
Discover the GT8-80C tram, a reliable workhorse in German urban transport.
Built by DUEWAG, BBC, and ABB between 1989 and 1997, this articulated tram boasts a length of 38.41 meters and a width of 2.65 meters.
It operates on a 1435 mm gauge and features B’2’2’B’ UIC axles, with a significant power output of 560 kW.
With a top speed of 80 km/h and a capacity for 117 seats, the GT8-80C is designed for efficient passenger service.
This model is part of the Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH (AVG) fleet in Germany, utilizing a 750 V DC electric system.
Learn more about its impressive specifications, including its weight of 51 tons, perfect for navigating city streets and providing comfortable journeys for many passengers.
BBC GT8-80C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | DUEWAG, BBC, ABB · 1989–199740 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 560 kW751 hp | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B’2’2’B’ | |
| Capacity | 117 seats | |
| Length | 38.41 m126 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.65 m8 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 51 t112,436 lb |
Operators of the BBC GT8-80C
Railway companies that have operated the GT8-80C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH | AVG GT8-80C | Germany |
BBC GT8-80C photos
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