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Electric locomotive

NEVZ VL22M

Built by KTZ, NEVZ

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
1,860 kW
2,494 hp
Weight
132 t
291,010 lb
Length
16.44 m
53 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Years built
1946–1958
1,541 units

Overview of the NEVZ VL22M

Discover the VL22M electric locomotive, a true workhorse of Russian railways and beyond.

Designed to excel on 1520 mm gauge tracks, this powerful locomotive boasts a UIC Co'Co' classification and a remarkable power output of 1860 kW, making it ideal for both freight and passenger transport.

Built between 1946 and 1958, the VL22M series has faithfully served operators such as Russian Railways (RZD), Georgian Railway (SR), and Ukrainian Railways (UZ), demonstrating its versatility and reliability.

With a top speed of 100 km/h, a weight of 132 tonnes, and a length of 16.44 meters, the VL22M is an imposing and capable presence on railway lines.

Its 3 kV DC electrical system ensures efficient performance and wide operability in various conditions. Explore the history and features of this iconic electric locomotive.

NEVZ VL22M technical specifications

Value
SeriesVL22
Built byKTZ, NEVZ · 1946–19581,541 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output1,860 kW2,494 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length16.44 m53 ft 11 in
Weight132 t291,010 lb

Operators of the NEVZ VL22M

Railway companies that have operated the VL22M, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Georgian RailwaySR VL22MGeorgia
Private owners group@private-ru VL22MRussia
Russian RailwaysRZD VL22MRussia
Ukrainian RailwaysUZ VL22MUkraine

NEVZ VL22M photos

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