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Electric locomotive

Bombardier P160 AC2

Built by Bombardier

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Power output
5,600 kW
7,510 hp
Weight
85 t
187,393 lb
Length
18.9 m
62 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2005–2015
154 units

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
SeriesTraxx 2
FamilyTRAXX
Built byBombardier · 2005–2015154 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Power output5,600 kW7,510 hp
Tractive effort300 kN67,443 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18.9 m62 ft 0 in
Width2.98 m9 ft 9 in
Weight85 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.

OperatorClassCountry
AKIEMAKIEM 146France
Connex Cargo LogisticsCCL 146Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 146.2Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 146.5Germany
HSL LogistikHSL 146Germany
InterConnexInterConnex 146Germany
Metronom Eisenbahngesellschaft mbHMetronom 146.2Germany
Regiobahn Bitterfeld-Berlin GmbHRBB 146Germany
Teutoburger Wald-Eisenbahn GesellschaftTWE 146Germany
Veolia Cargo DeutschlandVeolia CD 146Germany
Hungarian State RailwaysMÁV 480Hungary

Bombardier P160 AC2 photos

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