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Electric locomotive

Bombardier F140 MS

Built by Bombardier

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
5,600 kW
7,510 hp
Weight
85 t
187,393 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2006
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Bombardier F140 MS

Discover the F140 MS, a versatile electric locomotive built by Bombardier in 2006, as part of the esteemed TRAXX family, specifically the Traxx 2E series.

This powerful machine boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and an impressive power output of 5600 kW, capable of generating 300 kN of tractive effort.

Designed for the 1435 mm gauge with a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, its 2.98 m width and 85-ton weight make it a robust and adaptable choice for various railway operations.

The F140 MS is compatible with multiple electrical systems, including 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, 25 kV AC 50 Hz, 1.5 kV DC (4000 kW), and 3 kV DC, highlighting its extensive operational capabilities.

Trusted by numerous railway companies across Europe, from France and Germany to Italy and Switzerland, the F140 MS exemplifies modern railway engineering and reliability.

Bombardier F140 MS technical specifications

Value
SeriesTraxx 2E
FamilyTRAXX
Built byBombardier · 2006
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output5,600 kW7,510 hp
Tractive effort300 kN67,443 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
  • 1.5 kV DC (4000 kW)
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Width2.98 m9 ft 9 in
Weight85 t187,393 lb

Operators of the Bombardier F140 MS

Railway companies that have operated the F140 MS, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Logistik und Transport GmbHLTE 186Austria
Logistik und Transport GmbHLTE 286Austria
BLS Cargo NordBLS Cargo Nord 186Belgium
Captrain BeneluxCTB 186Belgium
LineasLineas 186Belgium
Medway BelgiumMDWBE 186Belgium
Railtraxx BVBARailtraxx 186Belgium
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 28Belgium
SNCB/NMBSSNCB 29Belgium
Terminal AthusTCA 186Belgium
ČD CargoČDC 186Czechia
IDS CARGO a.sIDSC 186Czechia
LokoTrain / Loko TransLokoTrain 186Czechia
MetransMetrans 186Czechia
MetransMetrans 386Czechia
PKP Cargo InternationalPCI 186Czechia
RailtransRTT 186Czechia
RegioJet a.s.RJ 186Czechia
RegioJet a.s.RJ 386Czechia
Unipetrol DopravaUNIDO 186Czechia
AKIEMAKIEM 186France
DB Cargo FranceDBCFR E186France
French National Railway CorporationSNCF 186France
Bahn Touristik ExpressBTEX 186Germany
BoxXpress.de GmbHBoxXpress 186Germany
Captrain DeutschlandCTD 186Germany
Captrain Deutschland CargoWestCCW 186Germany
CB RailCB Rail E186Germany
CTL Logistics GmbHCTL 186Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 186Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 186Germany
HLG Holzlogistik und GüterbahnBEBRA 186Germany
HSL LogistikHSL 186Germany
ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbHITL 186Germany
Kombiverkehr GmbH & Co KGKombiverkehr 186Germany
LOCON Logistik & ConsultingLOCON 186Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion 186Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion 486Germany
MRCE Dispolok GmbHMRCE E484Germany
Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AGNIAG 186Germany
RailAdventure GmbHRailAdventure 186Germany
Railpool GmbHRpool 186Germany
Retrack GmbH & Co. KGReTrack 186Germany
Rhenus Rail St. Ingbert GmbHRRI 186Germany
RTB Cargo GmbHRTB Cargo 186Germany
TranspetrolTranspetrol E186Germany
TXLogistikTXL 186Germany
Verkehrsbetriebe Peine-Salzgitter GmbHVPS 186Germany
VTG AktiengesellschaftVTG Deutschland 186Germany
East West Gate - Intermodális Logisztikai Zrt.EWG 186Hungary
Floyd ZRt.Floyd 186Hungary
ArenawaysArenaways E484Italy
Captrain ItaliaCTI E186Italy
Captrain ItaliaCTI E484Italy
DB Cargo ItaliaDBCIT 186Italy
FuoriMuro Servizi Portuali e FerroviariFuoriMuro E484Italy
Interporto Servizi CargoISC 484Italy
Linea Smart Business WaysLinea E186Italy
Medway Italia S.r.l.MDW 186Italy
Oceanogate Italia S.p.AOceanogate E484Italy
Rail Cargo ItaliaRCI 186Italy
Rail Traction CompanyRTC E186Italy
Serfer Servizi Ferroviari S.r.lSERFER E486Italy
Veolia Cargo ItaliaVeolia CIT E484Italy
CFL CargoCFL Cargo 186Luxembourg
Continental Rail ServicesCRS 186Netherlands
Dutch RailwaysNS 186Netherlands
Kombirail Europe B.V.KombiRail 186Netherlands
LOCON BeneluxLBL 186Netherlands
NS InternationalNSI E186Netherlands
Rail Force OneRFO 186Netherlands
Rail Service Center WaalhavenRSC 186Netherlands
Train Charter Services B.V.TCS 186Netherlands
Captrain PolskaCTPL 186Poland
Freightliner PolandFPL E186Poland
Industrial Division (CargoUnit)ID 186Poland
Koleje ŚląskieKSL 186Poland
LOTOS Kolej Sp. z o.o.LOTOS 186Poland
Orlen KoltransOKT E186Poland
PCC IntermodalPCC Intermodal 186Poland
PKP CargoPKP Cargo EU43Poland
Przewozy RegionalnePolregio E186Poland
Transchem Sp. zo. o.Transchem 186Poland
Prvá Slovenská ZelezniènáPSZ 186Slovakia
Railtrans InternationalRTI 186Slovakia
BLS AGBLS 186Switzerland
BLS AGBLS Re 486Switzerland
Cisalpino AGCisalpino E484Switzerland
CrossrailCrossrail 186Switzerland
RailCare AGrailCare 186Switzerland
SBB CargoSBB Cargo E186Switzerland
SBB CargoSBB Cargo Re 484Switzerland

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