Korail Class 8500

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]

Korail Class 8500
Korail Class 8500 in Daejeon Station
Type and origin Power type Electric Designer Hyundai Rotem Builder Hyundai Rotem Build date 2012–2014[1] Total produced 87
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co′Co′[1][2] Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge[3] Wheel diameter 1,250 mm (4 ft 1 in)[4] Length 22,400 mm (73 ft 6 in)[1] Width 3,060 mm (10 ft 0 in)[1] Height 4,000 mm (13 ft 1 in)[1] Axle load 22 t (22 long tons; 24 short tons)[1] Loco weight 132 t (130 long tons; 146 short tons)[1] Electric system/s 25 kV AC 60 Hz[3] Current pickup(s) EL-YP200S pantograph[5] Loco brake Electronically controlled, air, and regenerative[6] Safety systems ATS, ATP(Ansaldo)
Performance figures Maximum speed 150 km/h (93 mph)[7][1] Power output 6,600 kW (8,900 hp)[7][1] Tractive effort 450 kN [7][1]
Career Operators Korail Class 8500 Numbers 8501–8587