© trainspo.comPLK 2EV120
Built by Bombardier, PLK
Overview of the PLK 2EV120
Discover the powerful RZD 2EV120 electric locomotive, a robust machine designed for high-capacity railway transport in Russia.
This locomotive, part of the TRAXX family and built by Bombardier and PLK in 2015, boasts impressive capabilities. It operates on multiple electric systems, including 3 kV DC and 25 kV AC 50 Hz, ensuring versatility on diverse railway networks.
With a formidable 8800 kW power output and a substantial weight of 200 tons, the 2EV120 features a Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration for exceptional traction. Its top speed of 120 km/h, coupled with a 1520 mm gauge, makes it perfectly suited for Russia's extensive railway infrastructure, playing a vital role for Russian Railways.
PLK 2EV120 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | TRAXX | |
| Built by | Bombardier, PLK · 2015 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 8,800 kW11,801 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' | |
| Weight | 200 t440,924 lb |
Operators of the PLK 2EV120
Railway companies that have operated the 2EV120, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Railways | RZD 2EV120 | Russia |
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