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Electric locomotive

Siemens ES64U4

Built by Siemens

Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Power output
6,000 kW
8,046 hp
Weight
87 t
191,802 lb
Length
19.58 m
64 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2005–2011

Overview of the Siemens ES64U4

The ES64U4, also known as the EuroSprinter, is a powerful electric locomotive designed for versatile use across various European rail networks.

Built by Siemens between 2005 and 2011, this locomotive boasts impressive specifications, including a top speed of 230 km/h and a significant power output of 6000 kW.

Its ability to operate on multiple electric systems, including 15 kV AC, 25 kV AC, 1.5 kV DC, and 3 kV DC, makes it a highly adaptable machine for international freight and passenger services.

With a weight of 87 tons and an axle load of 21.8 tons, the ES64U4 is suitable for standard gauge 1435 mm tracks and is operated by numerous railway companies across countries like Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic.

Siemens ES64U4 technical specifications

Value
FamilyEuroSprinter
Built bySiemens · 2005–2011
Top speed230 km/h143 mph
Power output6,000 kW8,046 hp
Tractive effort304 kN68,342 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length19.58 m64 ft 3 in
Weight87 t191,802 lb
Axle load21.8 t48,061 lb
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Operators of the Siemens ES64U4

Railway companies that have operated the ES64U4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 1216Austria
Cargo Service GmbHCargoServ 1216Austria
Cargo Service GmbHCargoServ 183Austria
DPB Rail Infra ServiceDPB 1216Austria
Logistik und Transport GmbHLTE 1216Austria
Rail Transport Service GmbHRTS 1216Austria
Salzburger Eisenbahn Transportlogistik GmbHSETG 183Austria
Salzburger Lokal BahnSLB 1216Austria
Steiermarkbahn Transport and Logistik GmbHSTB 1216Austria
Steiermarkbahn Transport and Logistik GmbHSTB 183Austria
Wiener Lokalbahnen CargoWLC 1216Austria
Wiener Lokalbahnen CargoWLC 183Austria
Czech RailwaysČD 1216Czechia
PKP Cargo InternationalPCI 183Czechia
Arriva Länderbahn ExpressALEX 183Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 1216Germany
Eisenbahngesellschaft Ostfriesland-OldenburgEGOO 1216Germany
HSL LogistikHSL 183Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion 183Germany
MGW Service GmbH & Co KGMGW 183Germany
RailAdventure GmbHRailAdventure 183Germany
RailAdventure GmbHRailAdventure 190Germany
Railservice Alexander Neubauer GmbHRAN 183Germany
Siemens MobilityPCW 183Germany
TXLogistikTXL 183Germany
Compagnia Ferroviara ItalianaCFI E190Italy
FuoriMuro Servizi Portuali e FerroviariFuoriMuro E190Italy
InRailInRail E190Italy
Linea Smart Business WaysLinea E190Italy
Rail Cargo ItaliaRCI E190Italy
Società Ferrovie Udine-CividaleFUC E190Italy
PKP IntercityPKP IC 183Poland
PKP IntercityPKP IC 370Poland
Adria TransportAdria 1216Slovenia
Slovenian RailwaysSŽ 541Slovenia
WRS Widmer Rail Services Personal AGWRSCH 183Switzerland

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