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Electric locomotive

Siemens ES64F4

Built by Siemens

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
6,400 kW
8,583 hp
Weight
87 t
191,802 lb
Length
19.58 m
64 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2003

Overview of the Siemens ES64F4

Discover the powerful ES64F4 electric locomotive, a versatile workhorse renowned for its adaptability across various European rail networks.

This impressive machine boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and a substantial power output of 6400 kW, making it ideal for heavy freight and passenger services.

With a build originating from Siemens in 2003, the ES64F4 is designed for the standard 1435 mm gauge and features a robust Bo'Bo' axle configuration.

Its flexible electric systems, capable of operating on 15 kV AC, 25 kV AC, 1.5 kV DC, and 3 kV DC, allow it to traverse diverse voltage environments with ease.

The ES64F4 has been operated by numerous prestigious rail companies across countries like Germany, Italy, Austria, and the Netherlands, showcasing its widespread international appeal and operational significance.

Explore the robust specifications and extensive career history of this multi-system electric locomotive, a key player in modern rail logistics.

Whether handling demanding freight or supporting passenger transport, the ES64F4 continues to be a reliable and efficient choice for railway operators worldwide.

Siemens ES64F4 technical specifications

Value
FamilyEuroSprinter
Built bySiemens · 2003
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output6,400 kW8,583 hp
Tractive effort300 kN67,443 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz (6400 kW)
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz (6400 kW)
  • 1.5 kV DC (4200 kW)
  • 3 kV DC (6000 kW)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length19.58 m64 ft 3 in
Width3 m9 ft 10 in
Height4.25 m13 ft 11 in
Weight87 t191,802 lb
Axle load21.75 t47,950 lb
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Operators of the Siemens ES64F4

Railway companies that have operated the ES64F4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Cargo Service GmbHCargoServ 189Austria
ecco-rail GmbHECCOA 189Austria
Logistik und Transport GmbHLTE ES64F4Austria
Rail Transport Service GmbHRTS 189Austria
Salzburger Eisenbahn Transportlogistik GmbHSETG ES64F4Austria
Steiermarkbahn Transport and Logistik GmbHSTB 189Austria
Wiener Lokalbahnen CargoWLC ES64F4Austria
Croatian RailwaysHŽ 1241Croatia
ČD CargoČDC 189Czechia
LokoTrain / Loko TransLokoTrain ES64F4Czechia
MetransMetrans 189Czechia
PKP Cargo InternationalPCI 189Czechia
BoxXpress.de GmbHBoxXpress 189Germany
Captrain DeutschlandCTD ES64F4Germany
CTL Logistics GmbHCTL ES64F4Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 189Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 189Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft PressnitztalbahnPRESS 189Germany
ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbHITL 189Germany
Kombiverkehr GmbH & Co KGKombiverkehr 189Germany
Leipziger EisenbahnverkehrsgesellschaftLEG 189Germany
LOCON Logistik & ConsultingLOCON 189Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion 189Germany
Mitteldeutsche Eisenbahn GesellschaftMEG 189Germany
MittelweserbahnMWB 189Germany
MRCE Dispolok GmbHMRCE ES64F4Germany
Muldental Eisenbahnverkehrsgesellschaft mbHMTEG 189Germany
Netzwerkbahn SachsenNES 189Germany
Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AGNIAG 189Germany
Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen AGOHE ES64F4Germany
Retrack GmbH & Co. KGReTrack 189Germany
RTB Cargo GmbHRTB Cargo 189Germany
Siemens MobilityPCW E189Germany
TXLogistikTXL 189Germany
Veolia Cargo DeutschlandVeolia CD E189Germany
Westfälische Landeseisenbahn GmbHWLE 189Germany
Rail Cargo HungariaRCH 189Hungary
Captrain ItaliaCTI E189Italy
Compagnia Ferroviara ItalianaCFI 474Italy
Compagnia Ferroviara ItalianaCFI E189Italy
DB Cargo ItaliaDBCIT 189Italy
DB Cargo ItaliaDBCIT 474Italy
Del Fungo-Giera Servizi Ferroviari SpADFG E474Italy
FuoriMuro Servizi Portuali e FerroviariFuoriMuro E189Italy
Grandi Treni Espressi S.p.A.GTE 189Italy
InRailInRail ES64F4Italy
Interporto Servizi CargoISC E189Italy
Italian State RailwaysFS E189Italy
Medway Italia S.r.l.MDW 189Italy
Mercitalia RailMIR E189Italy
NordCargo - DB Cargo ItaliaNC E189Italy
NordCargo - DB Cargo ItaliaNC E474Italy
Oceanogate Italia S.p.AOceanogate E189Italy
Rail Italia S.r.l.RailItalia E189Italy
Rail OneRailOne 474Italy
Rail Traction CompanyRTC E189Italy
Serfer Servizi Ferroviari S.r.lSERFER E189Italy
Società Automobilistica Dolomiti / Südtiroler Autobus DienstSAD E189Italy
Veolia Cargo ItaliaVeolia CIT E189Italy
ACTS Nederland B.V.ACTS 189Netherlands
Captrain NetherlandsCTNL 189Netherlands
Continental Rail ServicesCRS 189Netherlands
ERS RailwaysERS E189Netherlands
Husa Transportation GroupHUSA ES64F4Netherlands
Kombirail Europe B.V.KombiRail ES64F4Netherlands
LOCON BeneluxLBL 189Netherlands
Rail Force OneRFO 189Netherlands
Rail Service Center WaalhavenRSC 189Netherlands
Rotterdam Rail FeedingRRF ES 64 F4Netherlands
Train Charter Services B.V.TCS 189Netherlands
CTL LogisticsCTL E189Poland
DB Cargo PolskaDBCPL E189Poland
PCC IntermodalPCC Intermodal ES64F4Poland
PKP CargoPKP Cargo EU45Poland
PKP IntercityPKP IC E189Poland
Przewozy RegionalnePolregio E189Poland
Cargo Trans VagonCTV 189Romania
CER FERSPEDCFSP 189Romania
Express RailExpress Rail 390Slovakia
Hector RailHector Rail 441Sweden
SBB CargoSBB Cargo ES64F4Switzerland
SBB CargoSBB Cargo Re 474Switzerland

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