Türkiye: The state-owned manufacturer has shared a video from its Eskisehir plant on its LinkedIn page. The footage shows the production stages of traction motors, welding of bodyshells and bogie frames, assembly of electrical cabinets, and installation of equipment inside the bodyshell.
The E5000 mainline electric locomotive was developed by the Railway Transport Technologies Institute TÜBİTAK RUTE as part of the national strategy to develop domestic Turkish rolling stock production. The locomotive predominantly uses Turkish components and systems, including traction motors, converters, transformer, and control system. The four-axle unit has a power output of 5 MW and a maximum speed of 140 km/h. The locomotive meets European TSI requirements.
Production of E5000 electric locomotives at Türasaş. Source: Türasaş
National operator TCDD has ordered a total of 95 E5000 locomotives from Türasaş. Serial production began in 2024, with operation starting in mid-2025. As of the end of last year, 11 locomotives had been produced, with deliveries scheduled to continue until the end of 2027.
Türasaş is currently designing a range of more powerful six-axle locomotives, which will share several components with the E5000. The manufacturer has also announced the development of a hydrogen locomotive in collaboration with British companies.
