Electroputere V54

Built by Electroputere

Weight

18 t

39,683 lb

Length

14.8 m

48 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1955–1959

265 units

Axle arrangement

B'B'

Overview of the Electroputere V54

Discover the V54, an iconic tram expertly designed and manufactured by Electroputere between 1955 and 1959.

This historic tram, measuring 14.8 meters in length, represents a significant piece of Romania's public transport heritage.

The V54, operated by Societatea de Transport Public Timișoara, boasts a seating capacity of 22 passengers and is distinguished by its B'B' axle configuration.

With a width of 2.29 meters and a height of 3.12 meters, this 18-tonne tram was a vital component of the urban rail network, running on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Electroputere V54 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Electroputere · 1955–1959265 units
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