© trainspo.comBombardier K5000
Built by Bombardier
Overview of the Bombardier K5000
Discover the K5000 tram, a versatile urban mobility solution.
This tram, part of the Flexity Swift family, was built by Bombardier between 1995 and 2002.
With a length of 28.4 meters and a width of 2.65 meters, the K5000 offers substantial capacity for passenger transport.
Its top speed of 80 km/h and a power output of 480 kW make it a high-performing vehicle for modern transit systems.
The K5000 operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge, ensuring compatibility with many rail networks.
Weighing 36 tons, it combines durability with efficiency, making it a key component for public transportation, notably used by Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVBAG) in Germany.
The K5000 exemplifies innovation and reliability in public transport infrastructure.
Bombardier K5000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Flexity Swift | |
| Built by | Bombardier · 1995–2002124 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 480 kW644 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 28.4 m93 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.65 m8 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 36 t79,366 lb |
Operators of the Bombardier K5000
Railway companies that have operated the K5000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe | KVBAG K5000 | Germany |
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