Alstom Prima EL3U

Built by Alstom

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

4,200 kW

5,632 hp

Weight

89 t

196,211 lb

Length

19.52 m

64 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2004–2006

60 units

Overview of the Alstom Prima EL3U

Discover the Prima EL3U, a powerful electric locomotive built by Alstom, operational since 2004.

This versatile locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and an impressive power output of 4200 kW, making it a reliable choice for various freight operations across European railways.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the Prima EL3U features a robust design measuring 19.52 meters in length and weighing 89 tons, ensuring stability and efficiency on the tracks.

The EL3U is engineered to operate on multiple electric systems, including 15 kV AC, 25 kV AC, and 1.5 kV DC, offering excellent adaptability to different rail networks.

Renowned operators such as SNCF, CFL Cargo, and AKIEM have utilized this locomotive, a testament to its proven performance and dependability.

Alstom Prima EL3U technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BB 37000
Family	Prima
Built by	Alstom · 2004–200660 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	4,200 kW5,632 hp	5,632 hp
Tractive effort	320 kN71,939 lbf	71,939 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz 25 kV AC 50 Hz 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	19.52 m64 ft 1 in	64 ft 1 in
Width	2.86 m9 ft 5 in	9 ft 5 in
Height	4.31 m14 ft 2 in	14 ft 2 in
Weight	89 t196,211 lb	196,211 lb

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Operators of the Alstom Prima EL3U

Railway companies that have operated the Prima EL3U, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
AKIEM	AKIEM BB 37000	France
ETMF SAS	ETMF BB37000	France
French National Railway Corporation	SNCF BB 37000	France
Voies Ferrées Locales et Industrielles	VFLI BB 37000	France
Captrain Deutschland CargoWest	CCW E37	Germany
CTL Logistics GmbH	CTL BB 37000	Germany
HSL Logistik	HSL BB 37000	Germany
CFL Cargo	CFL Cargo BB 37000	Luxembourg