Electroputere Ep/V3A

Built by Electroputere, URAC

Weight

18 t

39,683 lb

Length

14.8 m

48 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1976

Axle arrangement

B'B'

Overview of the Electroputere Ep/V3A

Discover the Ep/V3A tram, a classic piece of Romanian railway history.

Built in 1976 by Electroputere and URAC, this distinctive tram served the Regia Autonomă de Transport Bucureşti (RATB) and is still recognized today as the RATB Ep/V3A.

Designed for urban environments, the Ep/V3A offers comfortable seating for 22 passengers. It operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge track.

Its dimensions, measuring 14.8 meters in length, 2.29 meters in width, and 3.12 meters in height, make it perfectly suited for navigating city streets.

With a substantial weight of 18 tons and a robust B'B' axle configuration, this tram is built for reliable performance.

Explore the specifications and heritage of this enduring Romanian tram, a vital part of Bucharest's public transportation system for many years.

Electroputere Ep/V3A technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Electroputere, URAC · 1976
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'
Capacity	22 seats
Length	14.8 m48 ft 7 in	48 ft 7 in
Width	2.29 m7 ft 6 in	7 ft 6 in
Height	3.12 m10 ft 3 in	10 ft 3 in
Weight	18 t39,683 lb	39,683 lb