© trainspo.comBombardier Gautrain 301.0
Built by Bombardier
Overview of the Bombardier Gautrain 301.0
Experience the modern and efficient Gautrain 301.0, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for passenger transport in South Africa.
Built by Bombardier, this train is part of the Electrostar family and belongs to the Gautrain 301 series. It impresses with a length of 87.13 meters and a weight of 169 tons, ensuring stability and capacity.
With a top speed of 160 km/h and operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the Gautrain 301.0 offers a fast and comfortable travel experience, powered by a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system.
This locomotive is an integral part of the Gautrain network, symbolizing advanced and reliable rail mobility for the region.
Bombardier Gautrain 301.0 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Gautrain 301 | |
| Family | Electrostar | |
| Built by | Bombardier | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Train length | 87.13 m285 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 169 t372,581 lb |
Operators of the Bombardier Gautrain 301.0
Railway companies that have operated the Gautrain 301.0, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gautrain | Gautrain 301.0 | South Africa |
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