ČSD Class S 499.02
ČD Class 242 |
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| Power type | Electric |
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| Builder | Škoda Works |
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| Model | 73E |
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| Build date | 1975–1981 |
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| Total produced | 90 |
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The ČD Class 242 or ZSSK Class 242 (formerly known as ČSD Class S 499.02) is a Czechoslovak electric locomotive made by Škoda Works. It is a single-system AC traction electric locomotive, which is operated by České dráhy. It was made between 1975 and 1981. In terms of development, it is a reconstruction of Class 240 locomotives. It goes up to 75mph (120km).[1] It was made to operate on regional routes with a rake of 4-5 coaches like the Břeclav to Tišnov route.[2] There are 65 of these trains in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.[3]
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