IÉ 8500, 8510 and 8520 Classes

Iarnród Éireann 8500, 8510 and 8520 Classes
8603 approaches Grand Canal Dock Station
Refurbished interior
In service8500 Class: 6 July 2001 – present

8510 Class: 2 April 2002 – present

8520 Class: 17 September 2004 – present
ManufacturerTokyu Car Corporation
Family nameTokyu Commuter
Constructed8500 Class: 2000

8510 Class: 2001

8520 Class: 2003 – 2004
Number built4 sets (8500 Class)

3 sets (8510 Class)

10 sets (8520 Class)
Formation4 cars per trainset: DT–DM–DM–DT
Fleet numbers8500 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
Capacity160 seated
OperatorsDART
Specifications
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead lines
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
See Rail gauge in Ireland

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.

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