IÉ 8500, 8510 and 8520 Classes
The Iarnród Éireann 8500, 8510 and 8520 Classes are three related types of EMU used on the DART network in Dublin, Ireland. The total fleet numbers a total of 17 four-car trains, all of which were constructed by the Tokyu Car Corporation.
| Iarnród Éireann 8500, 8510 and 8520 Classes | |
|---|---|
8603 approaches Grand Canal Dock Station | |
Refurbished interior | |
| In service | 8500 Class: 6 July 2001 – present 8510 Class: 2 April 2002 – present |
| Manufacturer | Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Family name | Tokyu Commuter |
| Constructed | 8500 Class: 2000 8510 Class: 2001 |
| Number built | 4 sets (8500 Class) 3 sets (8510 Class) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset: DT–DM–DM–DT |
| Fleet numbers | 8500 Class DM: 8501/8502 – 8507/8508 DT: 8601/8602 – 8607/8608 8510 Class DM: 8511/8512 – 8515/8516 DT: 8611/8612 – 8615/8616 8520 Class DM: 8521/8522 – 8539/8540 DT: 8621/8622 – 8639/8640 |
| Capacity | 160 seated |
| Operators | DART |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC Overhead lines |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) See Rail gauge in Ireland |
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