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Electric locomotive

Siemens ES64U2

Built by Krauss-Maffei, Siemens

Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Power output
6,400 kW
8,583 hp
Weight
86 t
189,597 lb
Length
19.28 m
63 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2000–2008

Overview of the Siemens ES64U2

Discover the powerful ES64U2 electric locomotive, a versatile powerhouse designed for high-speed operations.

This robust locomotive, built by Siemens and Krauss-Maffei between 2000 and 2008, boasts an impressive top speed of 230 km/h and a formidable power output of 6400 kW.

With its standard gauge of 1435 mm and an axle load of 21.25 t, the ES64U2 is a workhorse capable of handling demanding railway tasks across various European networks.

Its advanced electric systems, supporting both 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz and 25 kV AC 50 Hz, ensure adaptability for diverse operational requirements.

The ES64U2 features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a substantial tractive effort of 300 kN, making it an efficient choice for freight and passenger services alike.

Explore the technical specifications and operational history of this significant member of the EuroSprinter family.

Siemens ES64U2 technical specifications

Value
FamilyEuroSprinter
Built byKrauss-Maffei, Siemens · 2000–2008
Top speed230 km/h143 mph
Power output6,400 kW8,583 hp
Tractive effort300 kN67,443 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length19.28 m63 ft 3 in
Width3 m9 ft 10 in
Height4.38 m14 ft 4 in
Weight86 t189,597 lb
Axle load21.25 t46,848 lb
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Operators of the Siemens ES64U2

Railway companies that have operated the ES64U2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 1016Austria
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 1116Austria
Cargo Service GmbHCargoServ ES64U2Austria
ecco-rail GmbHECCOA ES64U2Austria
Logistik und Transport GmbHLTE ES64U2Austria
Salzburger Eisenbahn Transportlogistik GmbHSETG ES64U2Austria
Steiermarkbahn Transport and Logistik GmbHSTB ES64U2Austria
Westbahn Management GmbHWestbahn ES64U2Austria
Wiener Lokalbahnen CargoWLC ES64U2Austria
Rail Cargo Carrier BulgariaRCCBG 1116Bulgaria
Transagent d.o.oTRARI ES64U2Croatia
LEO ExpressLEO Express ES64U2Czechia
Arriva Länderbahn ExpressALEX ES64U2Germany
Bahn Touristik ExpressBTEX ES64U2Germany
Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbHBOBy ES64U2Germany
BoxXpress.de GmbHBoxXpress ES64U2Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 182Germany
DB Systemtechnik GmbHDB Systemtechnik 182Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 182Germany
Deutsche Bahn Netz AGDB Netz 182Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP ES64U2Germany
Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser GmbHEVB 182Germany
ERC.DERC.D ES64U2Germany
Flix Train GmbHFLIX 182Germany
Flix Train GmbHFLIX 242Germany
Hamburg-Köln-ExpressHKX ES64U2Germany
Hupac Deutschland GmbHHPCD ES64U2Germany
Internationale Gesellschaft für EisenbahnverkehrIGE ES64U2Germany
ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft mbHITL 1116Germany
Kombiverkehr GmbH & Co KGKombiverkehr ES64U2Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion ES64U2Germany
Metronom Eisenbahngesellschaft mbHMetronom ES64U2Germany
MittelweserbahnMWB 1116Germany
MittelweserbahnMWB 182Germany
MRCE Dispolok GmbHMRCE ES64U2Germany
Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AGNIAG 182Germany
Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen AGOHE ES64U2Germany
Raildox GmbH & Co. KGRaildox ES64U2Germany
Retrack GmbH & Co. KGReTrack ES64U2Germany
smart rail GmbHZUG ES64U2Germany
Train Rental InternationalTRI 182Germany
TXLogistikTXL ES64U2Germany
DB Cargo HungáriaDBCH ES64U2Hungary
Floyd ZRt.Floyd ES64U2Hungary
Györ-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasut RészvénytarsasagGySEV 1047Hungary
Györ-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasut RészvénytarsasagGySEV 1116Hungary
Györ-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasut RészvénytarsasagGySEV 470Hungary
Györ-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasut RészvénytarsasagGySEV ES64U2Hungary
Hungarian State RailwaysMÁV 1047Hungary
Hungarian State RailwaysMÁV 182Hungary
Hungarian State RailwaysMÁV 470Hungary
Rail Cargo HungariaRCH 1116Hungary
EXPRESS FORWARDING SRLEXFO ES64U2Romania
Rail Cargo Carrier RomaniaRCCRO 1116Romania
Hector RailHector Rail 182Sweden
Hector RailHector Rail 242Sweden
CrossrailCrossrail ES64U2Switzerland
WRS Widmer Rail Services Personal AGWRSCH ES64U2Switzerland

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