The 2TE25K main line two-unit diesel freight locomotive, rated at 5,000 kW (6,705 hp), with AC/DC transmission it is designed to haul freight trains on the Russian Federation lines RZD with the broad gauge.
2TE25K diesel locomotive has been used as the basis of the 2TE25A class main line two-unit diesel freight locomotive of the same power rating and featuring AC/AC transmission and collector traction motors.[2]
From 2017 to 2020, twelve triple-unit 3TE25K2M locomotives rated at 9,300 kW (12,500 hp) have been supplied. These are now the most powerful locomotives on Russian railways.[1]
