Korail Class 8500

Korail Class 8500
Korail Class 8500 in Daejeon Station
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
DesignerHyundai Rotem
BuilderHyundai Rotem
Build date2012–2014[1]
Total produced87
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo′Co′[1][2]
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge[3]
Wheel diameter1,250 mm (4 ft 1 in)[4]
Length22,400 mm (73 ft 6 in)[1]
Width3,060 mm (10 ft 0 in)[1]
Height4,000 mm (13 ft 1 in)[1]
Axle load22 t (22 long tons; 24 short tons)[1]
Loco weight132 t (130 long tons; 146 short tons)[1]
Electric system/s25 kV AC 60 Hz[3]
Current pickup(s)EL-YP200S pantograph[5]
Loco brakeElectronically controlled, air, and regenerative[6]
Safety systemsATS, ATP(Ansaldo)
Performance figures
Maximum speed150 km/h (93 mph)[7][1]
Power output6,600 kW (8,900 hp)[7][1]
Tractive effort450 kN [7][1]
Career
OperatorsKorail
Class8500
Numbers8501–8587

The Korail Class 8500 is a South Korean electric locomotive owned and operated by the Korean national railroad operator Korail, built by Hyundai Rotem. Unlike previous electric locomotive models owned by Korail, Class 8500 used traction motors supplied by Toshiba.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j 차량도감 - 철도산업정보센터 [Vehicle Guide - Railway Industry Information Center]. Railway Industry Information Center (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
  2. ^ Korail 2012, p. 5.
  3. ^ a b Korail 2012, p. 2.
  4. ^ Korail 2012, p. 6.
  5. ^ Korail 2012, p. 7.
  6. ^ Korail 2012, p. 4.
  7. ^ a b c Korail 2012, p. 3.
  8. ^ "Toshiba Traction and Auxiliary Power Systems" (PDF). p. 18. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-03-12.

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