CFL Class 4000 explained

Class 4000
Powertype:Electric
Builder:Bombardier
Builddate:2004–2005
Totalproduction:20
Aarwheels:B-B
Uicclass:Bo′Bo′
Length:18.90NaN0
Electricsystem:25 kV 50 Hz AC
Collectionmethod:Pantograph
Maxspeed:1400NaN0
Poweroutput:5600kW
Operator:CFL
Operatorclass:4000
Numinclass:20
Fleetnumbers:4001–4020
Officialname:TRAXX
Locale:Luxembourg
Deliverydate:2004-2005
Disposition:in 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.

Their slab sided body work has been used for advertising.

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