Hyundai Rotem Korail 8500

Built by Hyundai Rotem, Toshiba

Top speed

165 km/h

103 mph

Power output

6,600 kW

8,851 hp

Weight

132 t

291,010 lb

Length

22.4 m

73 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2012

87 units

Overview of the Hyundai Rotem Korail 8500

Discover the Korail 8500, a powerful electric locomotive designed for South Korean railways.

This impressive Co'Co' class locomotive boasts a top speed of 165 km/h and a significant power output of 6600 kW.

Built by Hyundai Rotem and Toshiba in 2012, the Korail 8500 operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm and features a robust 25 kV AC 60 Hz electric system.

With a substantial tractive effort of 450 kN, this locomotive is engineered for efficient and reliable service on the Korea Railroad Corporation network.

Explore the technical specifications of the Korail 8500, including its dimensions and weight, highlighting its capability as a modern railway workhorse.

Hyundai Rotem Korail 8500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hyundai Rotem, Toshiba · 201287 units
Top speed	165 km/h103 mph	103 mph
Power output	6,600 kW8,851 hp	8,851 hp
Tractive effort	450 kN101,164 lbf	101,164 lbf
Electric systems	25 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	22.4 m73 ft 6 in	73 ft 6 in
Width	3.06 m10 ft 0 in	10 ft 0 in
Height	4 m13 ft 1 in	13 ft 1 in
Weight	132 t291,010 lb	291,010 lb