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BN 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 BN GTL8
Explore the GTL8, a modern tram designed for efficient urban transport. Built by ACEC and BN between 1981 and 1991, this model, with 147 units produced, operates for the Haagsche Tramweg-Maatschappij (HTM) in the Netherlands.
Featuring a track gauge of 1435 mm and capable of reaching speeds of 70 km/h, the GTL8 offers reliable and swift service. Its dimensions of 2.35 m width and 3.19 m height ensure perfect integration with urban infrastructure.
Ideal for transport enthusiasts and collectors, the GTL8 represents a milestone in the history of electric trams.
BN 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 BN 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 |














