KTZ TEP70

Built by KTZ

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

2,250 kW

3,017 hp

Weight

135 t

297,624 lb

Length

21.7 m

71 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,520 mm

Russian broad gauge

Years built

1973–2006

576 units

Overview of the KTZ TEP70

Discover the powerful TEP70 diesel locomotive, an iconic 1520 mm gauge railway workhorse.

With a top speed of 160 km/h and an impressive power output of 2250 kW, this Co'Co' configured locomotive has served numerous railway companies across Eastern Europe, including Russian Railways and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy.

Its robust construction and substantial dimensions, measuring 21.7 meters in length, 3.08 meters in width, and 4.97 meters in height, make it a reliable choice for both passenger and freight transport.

Explore the legacy and versatility of this significant locomotive in railway history.

KTZ TEP70 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	TEP70
Built by	KTZ · 1973–2006576 units
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	2,250 kW3,017 hp	3,017 hp
Track gauge	1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in	4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	21.7 m71 ft 2 in	71 ft 2 in
Width	3.08 m10 ft 1 in	10 ft 1 in
Height	4.97 m16 ft 4 in	16 ft 4 in
Weight	135 t297,624 lb	297,624 lb

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Operators of the KTZ TEP70

Railway companies that have operated the TEP70, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Belarusian Railway	BCh TEP70	Belarus
AS GoRail	GoRail TEP70	Estonia
AS GoRail	GoRail TEP70S	Estonia
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy	KTZ TEP70	Kazakhstan
Latvian Railways	LDZ TEP70	Latvia
Lithuanian Railways	LG TEP70	Lithuania
LTG Link	LTG Link TEP70	Lithuania
Crimea Railway	CR TEP70	Russia
Russian Railways	RZD TEP70	Russia
Ukrainian Railways	UZ TEP70	Ukraine