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Electric locomotive

Bombardier P160 DCP

Built by Adtranz, Bombardier

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Power output
3,000 kW
4,023 hp
Weight
72 t
158,733 lb
Length
15.58 m
51 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1999–2015
730 units

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
FamilyTRAXX
Built byAdtranz, Bombardier · 1999–2015730 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Power output3,000 kW4,023 hp
Tractive effort200 kN44,962 lbf
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length15.58 m51 ft 1 in
Width3 m9 ft 10 in
Height4.1 m13 ft 5 in
Weight72 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Ferrovie Emilia RomagnaFER E464Italy
Italian State RailwaysFS E464Italy
Trasporto Ferroviario Toscano SpATFT E464Italy
Trenitalia-LeNordTrenord E464Italy
Treni Regionali Ticino LombardiaTILO E464Switzerland

Bombardier P160 DCP photos

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