ČD Class 380

ČD Class 380

380 002-6 on test at Cerhenice
Type and origin
Power type Electric
Builder Škoda Transportation
Build date 2008 – 2011
Total produced 20
Specifications
UIC class Bo'Bo'
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter 1,250 mm (4 ft 1 in)
Wheelbase 2,500 mm (8 ft 2 in)
Length 18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in)
Width 3,080 mm (10 ft 1 in)
Height 4,275 mm (14 ft 0.3 in)
Adhesive weight 22 tonnes (22 long tons; 24 short tons)
Loco weight 87.6 tonnes (86.2 long tons; 96.6 short tons)
Electric system(s) 3 kV DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
15 kV 16.7 Hz AC
Current collection pantograph
Traction motors ML 4550 K/6
Loco brake 226 kN
Performance figures
Maximum speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Power output 6,400 kW (8,583 hp)
Tractive effort starting 274 kN or 300 kN
Career
Operators České dráhy
Class ČD 380
Number in class 20
Numbers 380 001-8 — 380 020-8

The Class 380 is Škoda's entry into the modern electric locomotive market. Internally designated Type 109E, the locomotives were originally conceived in 2004 and designed for operation in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia as well as the Czech Republic. The 109E Škoda has a top speed of 200 km/h and is compatible with both AC and DC catenaries, as is expected of current multisystem locomotives.[1] The locomotives are equipped to work on three electrification systems: 3 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC and 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC, drawing power from overhead lines.[2]

Electric locomotive 380.011-7 of České dráhy with paint campaign „Vlakem na EURO“

In 2005 České dráhy ordered 20 locomotives with delivery in 2009 and certifications for service in all of the above-mentioned countries. The first locomotive was not delivered until 2010 and lacked any national service certification (only trial service certification for the Czech Republic). As a result, České dráhy refused to accept the locomotives.[3] In April 2013 the locomotive received the TSI certificate and the manufacturer hopes that it will receive national service certifications soon (especially for Czech Republic, Austria and Poland).[4]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "RAILCOLOR.NET - modern locomotive power - Skoda 109E". railcolor.net. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  2. ↑ "Lokomotiva 109 E". JPB. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  3. ↑ E15: Nová škodovácká lokomotiva získala evropský certifikát
  4. ↑ Skoda Transportation: Locomotive 109E received homologation according to TSI
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