The E22000 is an

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built by CAF for use on the

İZBAN İZBAN, previously known as Egeray, is a commuter rail system serving İzmir and its metropolitan area, mainly on a north–south axis, via two lines: The Northern Line (IZBAN), Northern Line and the Southern Line (IZBAN), Southern Line. Averagin ...

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system. 33 sets of 3 train cars were built between 2010–11 and have been operating along the

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and

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lines in Izmir since 2010. The 22000 series EMUs are powered by

25 kV AC Railway electrification systems using alternating current (AC) at are used worldwide, especially for high-speed rail. It is usually supplied at the standard utility frequency (typically 50 or 60Hz), which simplifies traction substations. The d ...

via

overhead catenary An overhead line or overhead wire is an electrical cable that is used to transmit electrical energy to electric locomotives, trolleybuses or trams. It is known variously as: * Overhead catenary * Overhead contact system (OCS) * Overhead equipmen ...

. Each 3 car set cost

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3.7 million each.

References

Turkish railways electric multiple units İZBAN Train-related introductions in 2010 {{Asia-rail-transport-stub CAF multiple units 25 kV AC multiple units