© trainspo.comCAF TMB 500
Built by CAF
Overview of the CAF TMB 500
Discover the TMB 500, an impressive electric multiple unit series in service for Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) in Spain.
These trains, designated as TMB 500-4000 series, were built by CAF and feature a compact 2-car formation.
With a top speed of 90 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, they are ideally suited for urban and suburban transport.
Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the TMB 500 offers a reliable and efficient solution for Barcelona's public transportation needs.
These EMUs are an integral part of modern urban mobility.
CAF TMB 500 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TMB 500-4000 | |
| Built by | CAF | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 2 cars |
Operators of the CAF TMB 500
Railway companies that have operated the TMB 500, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona | TMB 500 | Spain |
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