Korail 8500 Explained

Korail Class 8500
Powertype:Electric, 25 kV AC
Builder:Hyundai Rotem, Toshiba
Builddate:2012–2014
Totalproduction:87
Uicclass:Co-Co
Wheeldiameter:1250mm
Length:21000mm
Width:3120mm
Height:4450mm
Body:3876mm
Locoweight:132 t
Electricsystem:25 kV AC 60 Hz
Collectionmethod:EL-YP200S pantograph
Maxspeed:150km/h
Poweroutput:6600kW
Tractiveeffort:450 kN
Safety:ATS, ATP(Ansaldo)
Locobrakes:Electronically controlled, air, and regenerative
Operator: Korail
Operatorclass:8500
Fleetnumbers:8501–8587

The Korail Class 8500 is a South Korean electric locomotive operated by the Korean national railroad operator Korail.

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