| TCDD E44000 | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) A prototype unit E44000 parked at Arifiye station. | |
| In service | 2023-Present |
| Manufacturer | TÜRASAŞ |
| Designer | TÜRASAŞ |
| Entered service | 2023 |
| Number built | 3 |
| Capacity | 322 |
| Operators | TCDD Taşımacılık |
| Lines served | Ada Express |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h (100 mph) |
| Axle load | <18t |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Catenary |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
TCDD E44000, also referred to as the "National Electric Train" (Turkish: "Milli Elektrikli Tren") by the media, is a model of electric trainset produced by TÜLOMSAŞ for TCDD Taşımacılık. Trains started to be delivered to the Turkish State Railways (abbreviated as TCDD) on April 27, 2023. The trains operational speed is at 160 km/h, with a design speed of 176 km/h.[1] The trains can consist of 3, 4, 5 or 6 cars depending on demand. The capacity of 5-car sets are 324 people. There are currently 3 sets in existence, with 2 being prototypes and 1 currently being used on the Ada Express. By the end of 2025, 15 sets are planned on being produced and by the end of 2030, 56 sets are planned on being produced.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "MİLLİ ELEKTRİKLİ TREN SETİ". TÜRASAŞ. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
- ↑ Cebeci, Ömer Faruk; Subaşı, Uğur (2023-04-27). "İlk Milli Elektrikli Tren Seti TCDD'ye teslim edildi" (in Turkish). Anadolu Ajansı. Archived from the original on 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
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