| ČSD Class S 499.02 ČD Class 242 | |
| Powertype: | Electric |
| Builder: | Škoda Works |
| Buildmodel: | 73E |
| Builddate: | 1975–1981 |
| Totalproduction: | 90 |
| Electricsystem: | 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
| Operator: | ČD, ZSSK |
| Operatorclass: | 242  Czech Republic242  Slovakia |
| Nicknames: | Plecháč (Czech) |
| Deliverydate: | 1975 1979 1981 |
| Firstrundate: | 1975 |
The ČD Class 242 or ZSSK Class 242 (formerly known as ČSD Class S 499.02) is a single-system AC traction electric locomotive made by Škoda Works 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.