T8M-301 Bulgaria 1300 explained

T8M-301 Bulgaria 1300
Service:1981–2013[1]
Manufacturer:Tramkar
Yearconstruction:1981–1989
Numberbuilt:25[2]
Successor:T8M-900
Operator:Sofia
Width:2000 mm
Height:3140 mm
Lowfloor:no
Weight:30 t
Gauge:1,009 mm

T8M-301 Bulgaria 1300 is a tram manufactured by the Bulgarian company Tramkar in Sofia from 1981 until 1989.

The model is also known as Class T8M300. It is called Bulgaria 1300 because it is released in 1981, exactly 1300 years after the establishment of the First Bulgarian Empire. It is known for its loud engines.

References

  1. Web site: Зелените трамваи търсят своя дом.
  2. Web site: История на трамвайния завод. 2020-08-05. www.elektrotransportsf.com.