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Electric locomotive

Sinara 3ES8

Built by Sinara

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,520 mm
Russian broad gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Sinara 3ES8

Discover the powerful RZD 3ES8 electric locomotive, a formidable machine designed for the vast Russian rail network.

This multi-unit marvel, with its distinctive Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' configuration, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h, making it ideal for heavy freight and passenger services across Russia.

Built by Sinara, the 3ES8 operates on a 1520 mm gauge and utilizes a robust 3 kV DC electric system, ensuring reliable and efficient performance.

Experience the engineering excellence of the 3ES8, a key player in modern railway operations in Russia.

Sinara 3ES8 technical specifications

Value
Built bySinara
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Operators of the Sinara 3ES8

Railway companies that have operated the 3ES8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Russian RailwaysRZD 3ES8Russia

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