EuroSprinter

Eurosprinter
ÖBB Class 1016 (ES 64 U) with EuroCity train
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderKrauss-Maffei, Siemens
ModelES 64 F
ES 64 F4
ES 64 U
Build dateF: 1996–2001
F4: 2003–present
U: 2000–present
Total producedF: 170
F4: 100+
U: 360+
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
1,668 mm (5 ft 5+2132 in) (Portugal)
Length19.58 m (64 ft 2+78 in)
Loco weight86–87 tonnes
(84.6–85.6 long tons; 94.8–95.9 short tons)
Traction motorsFour
Loco brakeAir and electric
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsSifa, PZB, ETCS, LZB, various
Performance figures
Maximum speed
  • U:
  • 230 km/h (143 mph)
  • F/F4:
  • 140 km/h (87 mph)
Power output6,400 kW (8,580 hp)
Tractive effort300 kN (67,400 lbf)

The EuroSprinter family of electric locomotives is a modular concept of locomotives for the European market built by Siemens Mobility. The internal Siemens product name is ES 64, with ES for EuroSprinter and the number 64 indicating the 6,400 kW power at rail.

Additional information is given in the name on the usage (U as universal, P as prototype and F as freight) and on the number of electric power systems supported (e. g. 2 as two types, 4 as all four systems commonly used in Europe).


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