© trainspo.comBombardier P160 AC2
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Overview of the Bombardier P160 AC2
Explore the P160 AC2, a versatile and powerful electric locomotive designed by Bombardier as part of the TRAXX family.
This impressive machine boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and an output of 5600 kW, making it ideal for a wide range of freight and passenger transport applications.
With a length of 18.9 meters and a weight of 85 tons, the P160 AC2 is engineered for efficiency. It operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems and delivers a significant tractive effort of 300 kN.
Featuring a Bo'Bo' classification and a 1435 mm gauge, this locomotive is well-suited for numerous European railway networks, demonstrating robustness and reliability.
The P160 AC2 has been a trusted workhorse for various railway operators, including Deutsche Bahn AG, MÁV, and Connex Cargo Logistics, embodying successful railway engineering.
Bombardier P160 AC2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Traxx 2 | |
| Family | TRAXX | |
| Built by | Bombardier · 2005–2015154 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 5,600 kW7,510 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 300 kN67,443 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 | |
| Weight | 85 t187,393 lb |
Operators of the Bombardier P160 AC2
Railway companies that have operated the P160 AC2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| AKIEM | AKIEM 146 | France |
| Connex Cargo Logistics | CCL 146 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 146.2 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 146.5 | Germany |
| HSL Logistik | HSL 146 | Germany |
| InterConnex | InterConnex 146 | Germany |
| Metronom Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH | Metronom 146.2 | Germany |
| Regiobahn Bitterfeld-Berlin GmbH | RBB 146 | Germany |
| Teutoburger Wald-Eisenbahn Gesellschaft | TWE 146 | Germany |
| Veolia Cargo Deutschland | Veolia CD 146 | Germany |
| Hungarian State Railways | MÁV 480 | Hungary |
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