DS3 (locomotive)

DS3 (ДС3)
Four DS3s parked near a traction depot
Power type	Electric
Builder	DEVZ
Build date	2003-
Total produced	20
UIC classification	Bo'Bo'
Gauge	1,520 mm (4 ft 11 5⁄6 in)
Locomotive weight	90 tonnes
Traction motors	4
Top speed	160 km/h (99 mph)
Power output	4,800 kW (6,400 hp)
Tractive effort	310 kN (70,000 lbf)
Locomotive brakes	Air and electric
Train brakes	Air
Safety systems	ALSN

DS3 (Ukrainian: ДС3) — AC electric locomotive manufactured by Dnipropetrovsk research-and-production association for electric locomotive engineering (NPO DEVZ) (Russian: Днепропетровский электровозостроительный завод, ДЭВЗ) jointly with Siemens.

DS3 was designed as dual-purpose locomotive for both passenger and freight service, but now is used primary for pulling express passenger trains. Siemens provides power electronics while DEVZ produces chassis, traction motors, auxilliary machinery etc.

External links

• DEVZ website, archived copy