© trainspo.comBombardier F140 MS3
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Overview of the Bombardier F140 MS3
Discover the F140 MS3, a versatile and powerful electric locomotive.
Part of the TRAXX 3 family, this locomotive was built by Bombardier in 2018 and is renowned for its reliability.
With a top speed of 140 km/h and a tractive effort of 340 kN, the F140 MS3 is ideal for various rail operations.
Its robust design, measuring 18.9 meters in length and operating on a 1435 mm gauge, ensures stability and efficiency.
The locomotive supports multiple electric systems, including 15 kV AC, 25 kV AC, 3 kV DC, and 1.5 kV DC, making it suitable for diverse European railway networks.
Operated by companies such as Bombardier Transportation GmbH, CFL Cargo, RegioJet a.s., and TXLogistik, the F140 MS3 is an excellent choice for both freight and passenger transport.
Explore its impressive features and its adaptability across varied operational contexts.
Bombardier F140 MS3 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Traxx 3 | |
| Family | TRAXX | |
| Built by | Bombardier · 2018 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Tractive effort | 340 kN76,435 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 18.9 m62 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.98 m9 ft 9 in | |
| Height | 4.28 m14 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 87 t191,802 lb |
Operators of the Bombardier F140 MS3
Railway companies that have operated the F140 MS3, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| RegioJet a.s. | RJ 388 | Czechia |
| Bombardier Transportation GmbH | Bombardier 188 | Germany |
| TXLogistik | TXL 188 | Germany |
| CFL Cargo | CFL Cargo 188 | Luxembourg |
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