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Diesel locomotive

KTZ 2TE70

Built by KTZ

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Weight
282 t
621,703 lb
Length
21.7 m
71 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
2004–2007
12 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'+Co'Co'

Overview of the KTZ 2TE70

Discover the powerful 2TE70 diesel locomotive, a robust Russian workhorse built for the extensive networks of Russian Railways (RZD).

Constructed between 2004 and 2007, this iconic model is renowned for its impressive strength and ability to achieve a top speed of 110 km/h.

Measuring 21.7 meters long and weighing a substantial 282 tons, the 2TE70 is a reliable powerhouse. It features a Co'Co'+Co'Co' axle configuration and is perfectly suited for the 1520 mm gauge railway lines.

Its commanding presence and advanced technical specifications make the 2TE70 a vital and integral part of the Russian railway landscape, ensuring efficient freight and passenger transport.

KTZ 2TE70 technical specifications

Value
SeriesTEP70
Built byKTZ · 2004–200712 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'+Co'Co'
Length21.7 m71 ft 2 in
Width3.09 m10 ft 2 in
Height4.99 m16 ft 4 in
Weight282 t621,703 lb
Axle load23.5 t51,809 lb

Operators of the KTZ 2TE70

Railway companies that have operated the 2TE70, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Russian RailwaysRZD 2TE70Russia

KTZ 2TE70 photos

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