TCDD E32000

The TCDD E32000 is an electric multiple unit railway car built by Hyundai-Rotem for the Turkish State Railways. They were ordered exclusively to operate along the new Marmaray commuter rail network in Istanbul with delivery beginning in 2011. The EMUs consist of 5-car and 10-car sets respectively. The first EMUs went into service along Istanbul's two commuter rail lines from 2012 and 2013. On 29 October 2013, the first 5-car sets began operating between Kazlıçeşme and Ayrılıkçeşmesi as part of Phase I of the Marmaray project.[1]

E32000
CRA EMUs
In service2012–
ManufacturerHyundai Rotem
Family nameICR
Number built440
Formation5 or 10 cars per train
  • 34 trains with 10 cars
  • 20 trains with 5 cars
Operator(s)TCDD Taşımacılık
Specifications
Car length22,500 mm (73 ft 10 in)
Width3,010 mm (9 ft 10 1⁄2 in)
Height3,850 mm (12 ft 7 5⁄8 in)
Floor height1,050 mm (3 ft 5 1⁄4 in)
Platform height1,050 mm (3 ft 5 1⁄4 in)
Doors5 on each side per car
Maximum speed105 km/h (65 mph)
Electric system(s)25 kV, 50 Hz AC, Overhead line
Current collection methodPantograph
Coupling systemScharfenberg
Multiple workingYes
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge

Hyundai Rotem announced on 11 November 2008, that it had signed a €580 million contract to supply the rolling stock for the Marmaray project. The Korean firm had competition from shortlisted bidders Alstom, CAF, and a consortium of Bombardier, Siemens, and Nurol for the 440-vehicle contract which was placed by the Ministry of Transport's General Directorate of Railways, Harbours, and Airports.[2]

References
  1. "A General Introduction to the Marmaray Project". UIC.org. 25 July 2016.
  2. "Hyundai Rotem signs Marmaray train contract". Railway Gazette International. 14 November 2008.
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