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Siemens GT8N

Built by Adtranz, Siemens

Weight
40 t
88,185 lb
Length
36.58 m
120 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1995
26 units

Overview of the Siemens GT8N

Discover the GT8N, a modern tram designed for efficient urban transport in Germany.

Built by Adtranz and Siemens in 1995, this tram measures 36.58 meters in length, 2.3 meters in width, and 3.31 meters in height, with a total weight of 40 tons.

Featuring a 600 V DC electrical system and a power output of 480 kW, the GT8N represents excellent railway engineering and operates on a 1435 mm gauge.

Currently in service with Bremer Straßenbahn and Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg, the GT8N plays a vital role in delivering high-quality public transportation.

Its functional design and dependable performance make the GT8N a crucial element in urban transportation networks.

Siemens GT8N technical specifications

Value
Built byAdtranz, Siemens · 199526 units
Electric systems
  • 600 V DC (480 kW)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Train length36.58 m120 ft 0 in
Width2.3 m7 ft 7 in
Height3.31 m10 ft 10 in
Weight40 t88,185 lb

Operators of the Siemens GT8N

Railway companies that have operated the GT8N, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bremer StraßenbahnBSAG GT8NGermany
Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft NürnbergVAG GT8NGermany

Siemens GT8N photos

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