© trainspo.comACEC EffiLiner 3000
Built by ACEC, BN
Overview of the ACEC EffiLiner 3000
Discover the powerful EffiLiner 3000 electric locomotive, a versatile and reliable workhorse designed for modern rail operations.
With a top speed of 120 km/h, this locomotive is built to handle diverse hauling needs efficiently.
Originally constructed by ACEC and BN between 1986 and 1987, the EffiLiner 3000 has undergone significant refurbishment by CZ LOKO from 2016 to 2022, ensuring its continued performance and longevity.
Its Bo'Bo' axle configuration and standard 1435 mm gauge make it a compatible and adaptable unit for many European railway networks.
This robust electric locomotive operates on both 3 kV DC and 25 kV AC 50 Hz systems, offering flexibility in power supply. Measuring 18.65 meters in length and weighing 85 tons, the EffiLiner 3000 is a substantial piece of engineering, currently serving operators in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, including companies like CER Slovakia and CZ Loko.
ACEC EffiLiner 3000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | HLE 11-12-21-27 | |
| Built by | ACEC, BN · 1986–1987 | |
| Refurbished | CZ LOKO 2016 - 2022 (9) | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 18.65 m61 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.91 m9 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 85 t187,393 lb |
Operators of the ACEC EffiLiner 3000
Railway companies that have operated the EffiLiner 3000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| CZ Loko | CZL 365 | Czechia |
| IDS CARGO a.s | IDSC 365 | Czechia |
| CER Slovakia | CERSK 365 | Slovakia |
| Prvá Slovenská Zeleznièná | PSZ 365 | Slovakia |
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