Adtranz DB 145

Built by Adtranz

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

4,200 kW

5,632 hp

Weight

80 t

176,370 lb

Length

18.9 m

62 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1997–2002

103 units

Overview of the Adtranz DB 145

Discover the powerful DB 145 electric locomotive, a versatile workhorse built by Adtranz between 1997 and 2002.

This robust machine is designed for heavy freight operations, boasting a formidable 4200 kW power output and a tractive effort of 300 kN.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and a weight of 80 tons, the DB 145 is a reliable choice for various railway companies across Germany and Luxembourg.

Its standard gauge and Bo'Bo' classification make it a common sight on freight lines, contributing significantly to efficient logistics and cargo transport.

Adtranz DB 145 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DBAG 145-146
Family	TRAXX
Built by	Adtranz · 1997–2002103 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	4,200 kW5,632 hp	5,632 hp
Tractive effort	300 kN67,443 lbf	67,443 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	18.9 m62 ft 0 in	62 ft 0 in
Width	2.98 m9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
Height	4.38 m14 ft 4 in	14 ft 4 in
Weight	80 t176,370 lb	176,370 lb
Axle load	20 t44,092 lb	44,092 lb

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Operators of the Adtranz DB 145

Railway companies that have operated the DB 145, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Bahn- und Hafenbetriebe der Ruhrkohle AG GmbH	RAG 145-CL	Germany
DB Cargo Deutschland	DBC 145	Germany
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 145	Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft Pressnitztalbahn	PRESS 145	Germany
EKO Transportgesellschaft mbH	EKO 145-CL	Germany
Freightliner Deutschland	FDE 145	Germany
Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG	HGK 145-CL	Germany
HSL Logistik	HSL 145	Germany
IntEgro Verkehr	IntEgro 145	Germany
ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH	ITL 145	Germany
Mindener Kreisbahnen GmbH	MKB 145-CL	Germany
Mitteldeutsche Eisenbahn Gesellschaft	MEG 145	Germany
Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AG	NIAG 145	Germany
Rail4chem Eisenbahnverkehrschaft mbH	R4C 145-CL	Germany
Railservice Alexander Neubauer GmbH	RAN 145	Germany
RBH Logistics	RBH 145	Germany
RBH Logistics	RBH 145-CL	Germany
RheinCargo	RheinCargo 145	Germany
SRI Rail Invest GmbH	SRI 145	Germany
Train Rental International	TRI 145	Germany
Wedler & Franz GbR	WFL 145	Germany
ArcelorMittal	ArcelorMittal 145	Luxembourg
Crossrail	Crossrail 145-CL	Switzerland