Bombardier TRAXX is the new name for the Bombardier locomotive family based on the well-known Class 185 family. Its distinguishing features: innovative, affordable, standardised and modular electric and diesel-electric locomotives - offering outstanding reliability with long-term availability and excellent maintenance and operational economy.

The Bombardier TRAXX family consists of the following locomotive types:

• AC locomotives
• Multi-system locomotives (MS)
• DC locomotives
• Diesel-electric locomotives (DE)

The locomotives of the Bombardier TRAXX family are classified as follows:

Product name, application and speed classify the respective locomotive family.
Examples:

Bombardier TRAXX - the locomotive family:

	AC locomotives
	Single and dual-frequency AC locomotives and powerheads for 15/ 25 kV AC networks and 140/ 160/ 200 km/h max. speed

	Multi-system locomotives
	Multi-system locomotives for 15/ 25 kV AC + 1.5/ 3 kV DC networks and 140/ 160/ 200 km/h max. speed

	DC locomotives
	DC locomotives for 3 kV DC networks and 140/ 160/ 200 km/h max. speed

	Diesel locomotives
	Diesel-electric locomotives (2,200 kW) for non-electrified routes and 140/ 160/ 200 km/h max. speed

Bombardier TRAXX locomotives for every application

Bombardier TRAXX locomotives cover all types of railway applications in Europe. They operate with DC and AC catenary systems, on all standard gauge railways and on cross-border services.

Bombardier TRAXX locomotives are innovation families based on proven technical solutions:

• Crash-optimized carbody designed to EU standards (TSI)
• Latest IGBT traction power converter technology
• Modular MBS brake system
• Preconfigured for ETCS/ ERTMS
• State-of-the-art communication systems: GPS, GSM remote diagnosis WTB train bus
• Standardized propulsion modules

Bombardier TRAXX locomotives employ the optimum in terms of common and stan-dardised systems, components and modules with a proven track record.

Bombardier TRAXX - the common parts:

• Common vehicle dimensions
• Common machine room concept
• Common brake equipment
• Common bogies, traction motors and propulsion systems
• Common communication systems
• Common driver's cab, identical user interface
• Common control and diagnostics systems

Bombardier TRAXX - the modules:

• Propulsion modules of the proven GTO and Bombardier's new MITRAC TC 3300 IGBT power converter families
• Transmission modules for speeds of up to 140 km/h, 160 km/h and 200 km/h
• Country packages for Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden,
  Denmark, Norway, ...
• Equipment modules including the following options: GPS tracking, GSM remote diagnostics, ZMS/ZWS multiple-unit control, WTB Gateway or video cameras for monitoring the train

Bombardier TRAXX - always available and reliable

Bombardier TRAXX locomotives are interoperable, affordable and economic in terms of operation and maintenance. Their key data:

• Low life-cycle costs
• High operational availability of up to 97 per cent
• Extremely service-friendly design
• Running characteristics reduce rail and track wear

The TRAXX locomotives are in top shape for Europe. More than 800 TRAXX locomotives have been sold and more than 400 locomotives are already hauling freight and passenger trains for Europe’s major railways. A case in point is Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) and its pan-European freight subsidiary Railion, where Class 185 TRAXX locomotives have already covered over 200 million kilometers shipping cargo through Europe- with an availability of up to 97 percent.

The TRAXX family is satisfying the high expectations of European operators in terms of low-cost, reliable and innovative locomotives for national and cross-border services in all networks. The TRAXX locos have a strong position in the North-South freight corridors in Europe: Germany/Austria, Switzerland, Italy and also in Luxembourg.

The TRAXX AC is operating in

• Germany/Austria (many operators)
• Germany – Switzerland (many operators)
• Luxembourg – Germany – France – Belgium (CFL)
• Germany – France 25 kVAC (Railion, Mitsui)

The TRAXX MS is/will be operating in

• Switzerland – Italy (SBB Cargo)
• Germany/Austria – Austria – Switzerland – Italy (Angel Trains)
• Germany – The Netherlands – Belgium (Angel Trains)
• Germany – Poland (Angel Trains)

The TRAXX DC will be operating in:

• Italy (Angel Trains)

For further information, please contact:
Dr. Janis Vitins
Director, Marketing & Product Planning
E-mail: janis.vitins@ch.transport.bombardier.com