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TCDD MT5500

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Manufacturer
  
Fiat

Constructed
  
1960-61

Replaced
  
Steam trains

Entered service
  
1961

In service
  
Regional passenger service

Family name
  
Three car regional railcar


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.

References

TCDD MT5500 Wikipedia