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Electric locomotive

NEVZ VL11

Built by NEVZ

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
4,600 kW
6,169 hp
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1975
1,283 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the NEVZ VL11

Discover the powerful VL11 electric locomotive, a cornerstone of heavy-duty rail transport.

Engineered with a substantial 4600 kW power output and an impressive 612 kN tractive effort, the VL11 is built to excel in demanding freight and passenger services.

Featuring a robust Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a 3 kV DC electrical system, this locomotive operates efficiently on the 1520 mm gauge, making it a versatile asset for numerous railway networks.

Constructed by NEVZ in 1975, the VL11 has a distinguished service history with major operators including Russian Railways, Georgian Railway, and Ukrainian Railways, testament to its enduring reliability and adaptability.

Boasting a top speed of 100 km/h, the VL11 consistently delivers dependable and high-performance operations across its extensive operational lifespan.

NEVZ VL11 technical specifications

Value
SeriesVL11
Built byNEVZ · 19751,283 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output4,600 kW6,169 hp
Tractive effort612 kN137,583 lbf
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Operators of the NEVZ VL11

Railway companies that have operated the VL11, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Georgian RailwaySR 11Georgia
Russian RailwaysRZD VL11Russia
Ukrainian RailwaysUZ VL11Ukraine

NEVZ VL11 photos

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