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Electric locomotive

Hyundai Rotem TCDD E68000

Built by Hyundai Rotem

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
5,000 kW
6,705 hp
Length
20 m
65 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2013–2015
80 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Hyundai Rotem TCDD E68000

Discover the TCDD E68000, a powerful electric locomotive designed for the Turkish State Railways. Built by Hyundai Rotem between 2013 and 2015, this modern engine boasts a formidable 5000 kW power output.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and a substantial length of 20 meters, the E68000 is engineered for efficient and reliable operations on standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and compatibility with 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems make it a versatile and advanced asset for Turkey's railway network.

Hyundai Rotem TCDD E68000 technical specifications

Value
Built byHyundai Rotem · 2013–201580 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output5,000 kW6,705 hp
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length20 m65 ft 7 in

Operators of the Hyundai Rotem TCDD E68000

Railway companies that have operated the TCDD E68000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Turkish State RailwaysTCDD E68000Türkiye

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