© trainspo.comKTZ TEP70BS
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Overview of the KTZ TEP70BS
Explore the TEP70BS, a powerful and versatile diesel locomotive designed for modern railway transport.
This Co'Co' class locomotive, built by KTZ in 2006, boasts an impressive top speed of 160 km/h and a robust power output of 2944 kW.
Measuring 21.7 meters in length and weighing 135 tons, the TEP70BS delivers a substantial tractive effort of 420 kN, making it suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty rail operations.
Operating on a 1520 mm gauge, this reliable locomotive has served prominent railway companies including Belarusian Railway, Lithuanian Railways, LTG Link, Uzbek Railways, and Russian Railways.
Discover the efficiency and strength of the TEP70BS, a key player in Eurasian rail transportation.
KTZ TEP70BS technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | TEP70 | |
| Built by | KTZ · 2006 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 2,944 kW3,948 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 420 kN94,420 lbf | |
| Prime mover | KTZ 2A-5D49 | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 21.7 m71 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 135 t297,624 lb | |
| Axle load | 21 t46,297 lb |
Operators of the KTZ TEP70BS
Railway companies that have operated the TEP70BS, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Belarusian Railway | BCh TEP70BS | Belarus |
| Lithuanian Railways | LG TEP70BS | Lithuania |
| LTG Link | LTG Link TEP70BS | Lithuania |
| Russian Railways | RZD TEP70BS | Russia |
| Uzbek Railways | OTY TEP70BS | Uzbekistan |
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