© trainspo.comBombardier P160 DCP
Built by Adtranz, Bombardier
Overview of the Bombardier P160 DCP
Explore the P160 DCP, a robust and versatile electric locomotive.
This powerful model is a common sight across Italy, serving operators like Ferrovie Emilia Romagna, Italian State Railways, and Trenitalia-LeNord. It also operates in Switzerland with Treni Regionali Ticino Lombardia.
The P160 DCP boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and an impressive power output of 3000 kW, making it highly capable for various railway tasks.
Designed for 3 kV DC and 1.5 kV DC electric systems, this 1435 mm gauge locomotive features a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, ensuring excellent stability and operational efficiency.
As part of the TRAXX family, built between 1999 and 2015, the P160 DCP embodies reliability and adaptability.
Measuring 15.58 meters long and weighing 72 tons, this locomotive offers efficient dimensions alongside a substantial tractive effort of 200 kN, making it an excellent choice for modern rail transport.
Bombardier P160 DCP technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | TRAXX | |
| Built by | Adtranz, Bombardier · 1999–2015730 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 3,000 kW4,023 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 200 kN44,962 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 15.58 m51 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 3 m9 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 4.1 m13 ft 5 in | |
| Weight | 72 t158,733 lb |
Operators of the Bombardier P160 DCP
Railway companies that have operated the P160 DCP, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrovie Emilia Romagna | FER E464 | Italy |
| Italian State Railways | FS E464 | Italy |
| Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpA | TFT E464 | Italy |
| Trenitalia-LeNord | Trenord E464 | Italy |
| Treni Regionali Ticino Lombardia | TILO E464 | Switzerland |
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