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TCDD MT5500

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TCDD MT5500
MT55097 at Basmane station.
In serviceRegional passenger service
ManufacturerFiat
Family nameThree car regional railcar
ReplacedSteam trains
Constructed1960-61
Entered service1961
Number built11
SuccessorThree carriage model of TCDD MT30000
Formation3 cars, motor car on each end with a trailer in between
Capacity199
OperatorsTurkish State Railways
Specifications
Car length60.7 m (total)
Width2.9 m
Height4 m
Entrystep entry, with a possibility of level boarding from a high platform
Doors5 each side
Maximum speed90 km/h alone or in pairs, 85km/h when coupled with a MT5700
Weight34.7 t (motor car)
21.8 t (trailer)
Prime mover(s)4 x Fiat Diesel 203.0 S
Power output810 kW
Transmission5 speed semi-automatic with reverser, first four gears attached via fluid coupling, 5th gear direct mechanical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)


TCDD MT5500 was a series of diesel multiple units operated by the Turkish State Railways. The trains were used on intercity services, and offered higher speeds and comfort than steam powered trains. The DMUs were built in Italy by Fiat, and a total of 11 units were delivered in 1960-61.