Alstom KZ8A explained
| Alstom KZ8A |
| Powertype: | Electric |
| Electricsystem: | 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
| Totalproduction: | 105 |
| Builddate: | 2012–present |
| Builder: | Alstom |
| Locoweight: | 200t |
| Uicclass: | Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′ |
| Disposition: | In production, In service |
| Poweroutput: | 8800kW |
| Maxspeed: | 120km/h |
| Length: | 35m (115feet) |
| Operator: | Qazaqstan Temir Zholy |
The KZ8A is a broad gauge electric freight locomotive developed by Alstom for Kazakhstan Temir Zholy – national railway company of Kazakhstan.[1] In October 2010, KTZ placed an order for 200 locomotives.[2] [3]
Initially, they will be built in Belfort, France; production later shifting to a new factory in Astana.[4] The first KZ8A off the production line was unveiled in October 2012.[5]
Specification
The locomotives will be among the most powerful in the world, capable of hauling 9000 tonne freight trains;[6] they have also been designed to cope with extremes of temperature.
The locomotives will weight 200 tonnes, with 8.8MW power output and a maximum speed of 120 km/h.[7]
KZ4AT
| Alstom KZ4AT |
| Powertype: | Electric |
| Electricsystem: | 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
| Totalproduction: | ? |
| Builddate: | 2019–present |
| Builder: | Alstom |
| Locoweight: | 200t--> |
| Uicclass: | Bo-Bo |
| Disposition: | In production, In service |
| Poweroutput: | 8800kW--> |
| Maxspeed: | 200km/h |
| Length: | 35m (115feet)--> |
| Operator: | Qazaqstan Temir Zholy |
Alstom started the production of passenger electric locomotives Prima M4 “KZ4AT" in the EKZ joint venture in Nur-Sultan (Astana), Kazakhstan in June 2019. These locomotives are part of the contract signed with KTZ (Kazakhstan Railways) for delivery and maintenance of 302 Prima T8 "KZ8A" and 119 Prima M4 "KZ4AT" electric locomotives. The first passenger locomotive should be ready by the end of 2019 and then certified as new and premiere product "Made in Kazakhstan".[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Alstom to supply 295 electric locomotives to Kazakhstan »Trans-Port. 2010-10-31. 2010-10-28. 14 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120314111701/http://www.trans-port.com.ua/index.php?newsid=20535. dead.
- Web site: KTZ, Transmashholding, and Alstom Transport consortium signed a contract for electric locomotives supply to Kazakhstan – News – RZD-Partner Portal. 2010-10-31. https://archive.today/20120910092107/http://www.rzd-partner.com/news/2010/10/27/359622.html. 10 September 2012. dead.
- Web site: JSC "Locomotive" purchase from the Kazakh-French business 200 trucks and 95 passenger electric. 2010-10-31. ZAKON.KZ. 22 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110722151925/http://www.zakon.kz/kazakhstan/188327-ao-lokomotiv-priobretet-u-kazakhstansko.html. dead.
- Web site: Kazakhstan signs locomotive joint venture – International Railway Journal. 2010-10-31. 2010-10-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20101031053613/http://www.railjournal.com/newsflash/kazakhstan-signs-locomotive-joint-venture-deal.html. 31 October 2010. dead.
- News: Alstom unveils KZ8A freight locomotive – Railway Gazette. 3 October 2012. Railway Gazette International.
- Web site: ALSTOM Transport – Kazakhstan entrusts the modernisation of its rail industry to KTZ and Alstom-Transmashholding. 2010-10-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20130530112802/http://www.alstom.com/transport/. 30 May 2013. dead.
- Web site: Railway Gazette: Kazakhstan signs contract for 295 Alstom-TMH locomotives. 2010-10-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20101030152810/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/kazakhstan-signs-contract-for-295-alstom-tmh-locomotives.html. 30 October 2010 . live.
- Web site: Alstom begins production of passenger locomotives in Kazakhstan . globalrailwayreview.com.
