© trainspo.comBN EffiLiner 3000
Built by ACEC, BN
Overview of the BN EffiLiner 3000
Discover the EffiLiner 3000, a robust electric locomotive designed for efficiency and reliability in freight operations.
Classified with a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, this powerful machine boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a substantial length of 18.65 meters, making it suitable for demanding rail tasks.
Originally constructed by ACEC and BN between 1986 and 1987, the EffiLiner 3000 has undergone significant refurbishment by CZ LOKO from 2016 to 2022, with nine units modernized to meet current standards.
Equipped to handle multiple electric systems, including 3 kV DC and 25 kV AC 50 Hz, and weighing in at 85 tons, this locomotive offers versatile operational capabilities.
The EffiLiner 3000 is a trusted workhorse, currently in service with notable operators such as CER Slovakia, CZ Loko, IDS CARGO a.s., and Prvá Slovenská Zeleznièná, demonstrating its widespread adoption and dependable performance across different regions.
BN 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 |
| |
| 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 BN 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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