CFL Class 4000

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Class 4000
CFL loco 4015 in Luxembourg station, 2 June 2007.
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderBombardier
Build date2004–2005
Total produced20
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARB-B
 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length18.9 m (62 ft 0 in)
Axle load21 tonnes (21 long tons; 23 short tons)
Loco weight84 tonnes (83 long tons; 93 short tons)
Electric system/s25 kV 50 Hz AC
15 kV  16.7 Hz AC
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed140 km/h (87 mph)
Power output5,600 kW (7,500 hp)
Career
OperatorsCFL
Class4000
Number in class20
Numbers4001–4020
Official nameTRAXX
LocaleLuxembourg
Delivered2004-2005
Dispositionin service

The CFL class 4000 is a variant of the Bombardier TRAXX locos found working across Europe. Within Luxembourg they work on the local passenger services (crossing the borders into France or Belgium as necessary. They also work freight traffic. Their 15 kV capability allows them to work across the border to Germany. Even though they are capable of running in France, they are not allowed to do so for security reasons.[clarification needed]

Their slab sided body work has been used for advertising.

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