EUROTEM
In today's world, EUROTEM is a topic that generates great interest and debate in society. For years, EUROTEM has captured the attention of people of all ages, genders, social classes and nationalities, due to its relevance and complexity. As time goes on, EUROTEM continues to be a topical topic that raises conflicting opinions and awakens emotions in people. Whether due to its impact on everyday life, its historical relevance or its influence on the future, EUROTEM has become a point of common interest that motivates us to reflect and seek answers. In this article, we will explore the different aspects and perspectives related to EUROTEM, with the aim of contributing to the understanding and analysis of this intriguing and significant topic.
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| Company type | Joint venture |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 4 July 2006[1] |
| Founder | TÜVASAŞ (Turkish state owned company) Hyundai Rotem (South Korea) |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 1: Adapazarı (production plant)[1] |
Key people | President: Mr. Gil-Young Chung[1] |
| Products | Light rail vehicles, EMU, DMU, high-speed trains, coaches[1] |
Number of employees | 150[1] |
| Website | hyundai-eurotem |
EUROTEM, alternatively Hyundai EURotem, is a joint enterprise between Hyundai Rotem of South Korea and TÜVASAŞ and ASAŞ of Turkey which was founded in 2006[2] and started production in December 2007.[2]
The Hyundai EURotem factory in Adapazarı, Turkey, was built as the Hızlı Tren Fabrikası (High-Speed Train Factory) with the purpose of manufacturing the next generation of Turkey's high-speed trainsets.[3]
Product history
Hyundai EURotem has built 24 DMU units[4] and 96 EMU units[5] for the Turkish State Railways.
On January 30, 2009, the first 8 trains (each with 4 coaches) built by Hyundai EURotem for the Istanbul Metro entered service.[6] Hyundai EURotem will build a total of 92 new wagons for the M2 line, at a total cost of $127 million.[6][7] These trains are air-conditioned and equipped with LCD screens, as well as dynamic digital maps showing the location and direction of the train.[7]
In 2008, Hyundai EURotem received an order for 440 EMU cars for the Marmaray project.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Hyundai Rotem newsletter 1/2009 www.rotem.co.kr
- ^ a b Presentation of the Rail Transport - Turkey Archived 2019-05-22 at the Wayback Machine Tevfik Muhammed YEŞİLÇAM (TCDD) 21/11/2008 Page 29, www.euromedtransport.org
- ^ TCDD: Hızlı Tren Fabrikası (High-Speed Train Factory) www.tcdd.gov.tr
- ^ TCDD DMU units www.hyundai-rotem.co.kr
- ^ TCDD EMU units www.hyundai-rotem.co.kr
- ^ a b Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality: Taksim-Yenikapı Metro Hattı Archived 2009-05-05 at the Wayback Machine www.ibb.gov.tr
- ^ a b İstanbul Ulaşım: Metro Şişhane'den Maslak'a uzandı www.istanbululasim.com