© trainspo.comMAN M8C
Built by DUEWAG, MAN
Overview of the MAN M8C
Discover the M8C tram, a versatile and reliable urban rail vehicle designed for efficient public transportation.
Built by DUEWAG and MAN, the M8C boasts a powerful 300 kW output, enabling it to reach speeds of up to 70 km/h.
This tram operates on a 1000 mm gauge and is characterized by its B'2'2'B' axle arrangement, ensuring smooth operation on various city networks.
The M8C has served multiple transport operators in Germany, including moBiel, Mainzer Verkehrsgesellschaft, Essen trams, and SWK Stadtwerke Krefeld, as well as ZKM Elblag in Poland.
Experience the efficiency and performance of the M8C tram, a key component in modern urban mobility solutions.
MAN M8C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Stadtbahnwagen Typ M/N | |
| Built by | DUEWAG, MAN | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Power output | 300 kW402 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2'2'B' |
Operators of the MAN M8C
Railway companies that have operated the M8C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Essen trams | Ruhrbahn M8C | Germany |
| Mainzer Verkehrsgesellschaft | MVG M8C | Germany |
| moBiel | moBiel M8C | Germany |
| SWK Stadtwerke Krefeld | SWK M8C | Germany |
| Zarząd Komunikacji Miejskiej w Elblągu | ZKM Elblag M8C | Poland |
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