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TRAXX
Our solutions
– your strength
The proven TRAXX locomotive portfolio offers expertise eight years ahead of its time, and more than 2,300 locomotives have been sold worldwide. Bombardier’s new TRAXX 3 locomotive platform is one of the most innovative locomotives to enter the European freight and passenger transportation market.
TRAXX locomotives enable cost-efficient operations while reducing environmental impact and preserving resources globally. Since 1998, the TRAXX platform has been delivering top quality freight and passenger transport services. Throughout this time, Bombardier has continued to develop and perfect the platform’s technology.
The broad TRAXX product portfolio provides customers with key benefits including:
- Experience in design, production, service and maintenance
- High energy efficiency
- Various train components including door controls, CCTV and passenger information system (“train wide functions”)
- High train –load performance
- Last mile functionality
- Low maintenance cost
- High reliability and availability
- Spareparts support
- Cross-border services on European core network corridors
The new TRAXX 3 platform offers a flexible and modular design for all worldwide applications and configurations required for individual operation. Bombardier provides customized solutions for specific regions such as our ALP passenger locomotives for North America, the E464 locomotive for Italy’s passenger traffic and the IORE locomotives for heavy freight transport in Sweden.
The cornerstone for freight transport
For over 20 years, TRAXX locomotives have been safely and reliably providing freight and passenger service across 20 countries. Our freight locomotives set new standards in terms of tractive effort, energy efficiency, Last Mile support diesel engine, digitalization and service network. Many of these innovative solutions for day-to-day operations are proven to pay off in cost savings. |
Innovative logistics concepts
TRAXX 3 locomotives with Last Mile function (diesel engine) allow for operation on non-electrified track sections all over Europe. The locomotives can bridge non-electrified areas for up to eight hours at up to 40 km/h. For convenience, remote control can be combined with the Last Mile option. |
- There is no longer a need for shunting locomotives in non-electrified areas, waiting in ports, terminals and at borders with changing power supply, or stopping during a power outage – with TRAXX locomotives, transportation is quick and convenient.
Leading the way with modern technology
The TRAXX locomotives come out on top when it comes to economy and ecology:
- Homologated for operation in 20 countries across Europe
- Expertise gained through the TRAXX fleet covering 300 million km of track per year
- Tests have proven that TRAXX locomotives have experienced an increase in tractive effort, due to elaborate traction and adhesion control
- Ability to selectively switch-off traction motors (Ecomode)
- Last Mile functionality for bridging non-electrified areas
- The energy consumed is partially fed back via recuperation brake
- A web-based fleet data toolbox makes operation more efficient
- Condition-based maintenance and optimized maintenance programs
In a nutshell, the TRAXX locomotives provide both savings and benefits in daily operation.
The choice is yours
Pre-defined options and corridors allow customers to customize the TRAXX 3 locomotive to suit particular operational requirements:
- Choose pre-defined TRAXX base configuration with Last Mile solution or with the energy measurement system
- Select under pre-defined corridors
- Select under pre-defined options such as maximum speed or remote control
- Additional adaptations like livery are also possible
The result is a flexible variant management and customized homologation, fast delivery and optimized cost.
Limitless transport
The new TRAXX locomotives will cross many borders:
- All TRAXX MS3 locomotives are homologated for operation in maxi-corridors
- Regular country configuration extensions are planned
- We benefit from our experience with our proven TRAXX platform which is homologated in 20 countries
Maxi-corridors for TRAXX locomotives make operation across Europe possible, regardless of borders
At your service
TRAXX locomotives are continually being maintained by our service team:
- Along the European corridors, 500 technicians in 15 countries work for you 24/7
- Hundreds of TRAXX locomotives are under maintenance contracts in central Europe
- We offer condition-based maintenance to ensure the locomotives have the required replacement components before it needs to be repaired
- Modular service is also part of the portfolio
- We take over the maintenance portion from our clients – a responsibility which is compulsory in Europe
We maintain our customers’ locomotives, allowing them to stay focused on their operations and utilize their assets more efficiently.
Strong and reliable: the IORE locomotive pulls iron ore trains from inland mines to Swedish and Norwegian coasts.
Worldwide customized solutions
We deliver customized solutions for worldwide rail freight traffic:
- The IORE locomotive is Bombardier’s first double-section, heavy haul locomotive that operates in the north of the arctic circle
- Another locomotive for heavy freight trains, also operating as a double- section under arctic conditions is the TRAXX locomotive with a 1,520 mm gauge - the only modern multi-system freight locomotive with this track
The TRAXX locomotive for Africa is specifically designed for the South Africa track which is a 1,065 mm gauge and is built with high local content.
The TRAXX locomotive for the 1,520 mm gauge is the only modern multi-system freight locomotive for this track.
Worldwide customized solutions
We deliver customized solutions for worldwide rail freight traffic:
- The IORE locomotive is Bombardier’s first double-section, heavy haul locomotive that operates in the north of the arctic circle
- Another locomotive for heavy freight trains, also operating as a double- section under arctic conditions is the TRAXX locomotive with a 1,520 mm gauge - the only modern multi-system freight locomotive with this track
The TRAXX locomotive for Africa is specifically designed for the South Africa track which is a 1,065 mm gauge and is built with high local content.
The TRAXX locomotive for South Africa is specifically designed with a 1,065 mm gauge.
Worldwide customized solutions
We deliver customized solutions for worldwide rail freight traffic:
- The IORE locomotive is Bombardier’s first double-section, heavy haul locomotive that operates in the north of the arctic circle
- Another locomotive for heavy freight trains, also operating as a double- section under arctic conditions is the TRAXX locomotive with a 1,520 mm gauge - the only modern multi-system freight locomotive with this track
The TRAXX locomotive for Africa is specifically designed for the South Africa track which is a 1,065 mm gauge and is built with high local content.
Bombardier’s lead site for locomotive construction in Kassel at night.
Lead site for TRAXX locomotive production
The lead site for Bombardier’s locomotive production is situated in Kassel, Germany. At this compact site, innovative logistics, production processes, assembly, testing and services take place – all under one roof.
The site in Vado Ligure, Italy is known for producing and supplying TRAXX direct current (DC) locomotives, E464 passenger locomotives, V300ZEFIRO very high-speed trains, major overhaul and supplying maintenance services. High-tech bogies for the locomotives are built in Siegen, Germany and the carbodies are produced in Wroclaw, Poland.
High-tech locomotive assembly on Kassel’s shopfloor.
Lead site for TRAXX locomotive production
The lead site for Bombardier’s locomotive production is situated in Kassel, Germany. At this compact site, innovative logistics, production processes, assembly, testing and services take place – all under one roof.
The site in Vado Ligure, Italy is known for producing and supplying TRAXX direct current (DC) locomotives, E464 passenger locomotives, V300ZEFIRO very high-speed trains, major overhaul and supplying maintenance services. High-tech bogies for the locomotives are built in Siegen, Germany and the carbodies are produced in Wroclaw, Poland.
The Bombardier site in Vado Ligure is known for producing direct current locomotives.
Lead site for TRAXX locomotive production
The lead site for Bombardier’s locomotive production is situated in Kassel, Germany. At this compact site, innovative logistics, production processes, assembly, testing and services take place – all under one roof.
The site in Vado Ligure, Italy is known for producing and supplying TRAXX direct current (DC) locomotives, E464 passenger locomotives, V300ZEFIRO very high-speed trains, major overhaul and supplying maintenance services. High-tech bogies for the locomotives are built in Siegen, Germany and the carbodies are produced in Wroclaw, Poland.
Passenger locomotives and coaches
- Bombardier Transportation delivers locomotives and coaches: Over 500 of our TRAXX and ALP locomotives are operating worldwide in passenger transport and nearly 400 of them are electric locomotives including diesel and dual-power locomotives
- In summer 2019, RegioJet, a large private Central European rail operator ordered the first TRAXX MS3 locomotives for passenger service
- Bombardier Transportation has worldwide expertise in combining our locomotives and coaches
Together we move
Locomotive-hauled passenger traffic offers passengers particularly comfortable travel in long-distance service. The TRAXX locomotive and double-deck coach combination, like our TWINDEXX double-deck coach, is very energy- and cost-efficient. Intercity traffic closes the gap between regional and high-speed service while Bombardier connects metropolises and medium-sized cities. Our passenger locomotives operate on electrified lines, but our energy-efficient dual-power locomotives use innovative diesel traction.
Electric, dual-power and diesel locomotives
Electrified TRAXX locomotives operate Europe-wide, and in Israel. They are capable of running under all main European catenaries. In North America the ALP-45 dual-power locomotives bridge gaps with the combination of electric and diesel sources. Additionally, our single and multi-engine diesel locomotive (the latter one known as “whispering locomotive” because of its low noise emissions) operate on non-electrified lines and in rescue service.
Tailor-made and off-the-shelf
The innovative TRAXX platform is easily configurable due to three basic packages, pre-defined corridors and options for speed including 140 km/h, 160 km/h and 200 km/h in the future. A universal bogie for all TRAXX 3 locomotives has been developed for the whole speed range. For passenger service, communication packages are available including a passenger information system displaying train destinations. This means our passenger locomotives are both tailor-made and off-the-shelf mobility solutions.
The ALP dual-power locomotive can operate on electrified and non-electrified routes.
The right solutions
- The North American ALP dual-power locomotive makes changing trains from the diesel line to the electrified line to downtown Manhattan/Montreal unnecessary.
- The E464 platform, with a total of 728 vehicles sold, is the backbone of Italy's regional public transport.
- Spain's special interest in high-speed trains has led to key locomotive orders implemented through a consortium between Bombardier and Talgo. Over 75 trains of the HSP 350 series and 90 trains of HSP 250 series were sold to RENFE (as well as 100 TRAXX DC locomotives). These trains are in commercial service all over Spain and move at a maximum speed of up to 330 km/h.
The E 464 locomotive operating in Italy has a total of 728 vehicles, making it the largest fleet of passenger locomotives operating in one European country.
The right solutions
- The North American ALP dual-power locomotive makes changing trains from the diesel line to the electrified line to downtown Manhattan/Montreal unnecessary.
- The E464 platform, with a total of 728 vehicles sold, is the backbone of Italy's regional public transport.
- Spain's special interest in high-speed trains has led to key locomotive orders implemented through a consortium between Bombardier and Talgo. Over 75 trains of the HSP 350 series and 90 trains of HSP 250 series were sold to RENFE (as well as 100 TRAXX DC locomotives). These trains are in commercial service all over Spain and move at a maximum speed of up to 330 km/h.
High-speed trains for Spain’s state railways RENFE have been built by a consortium between Bombardier and Talgo.
The right solutions
- The North American ALP dual-power locomotive makes changing trains from the diesel line to the electrified line to downtown Manhattan/Montreal unnecessary.
- The E464 platform, with a total of 728 vehicles sold, is the backbone of Italy's regional public transport.
- Spain's special interest in high-speed trains has led to key locomotive orders implemented through a consortium between Bombardier and Talgo. Over 75 trains of the HSP 350 series and 90 trains of HSP 250 series were sold to RENFE (as well as 100 TRAXX DC locomotives). These trains are in commercial service all over Spain and move at a maximum speed of up to 330 km/h.
Milestones in maintenance
LNVG’s Bombardier fleet of 37 TRAXX locomotives, 37 TWINDEXX double-deck cab cars and 183 TWINDEXX double-deck coaches boast a 99 per cent fleet availability. These fleets cover more than 130 million train kilometres in Northern Germany. An elaborate infrastructure for maintenance in our depots in Uelzen and Bremervörde makes this possible.
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The innovative TRAXX 3 platform unites Last Mile option, high energy-efficiency, high train-load performance, low maintenance costs and high reliability and availability – among other aspects which are key benefits for operators and leasing companies. More than 2,300 TRAXX locomotives have been sold to date.
