VR Class Sr3

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VR Class Sr3
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Siemens Mobility
Specifications Gauge 1,524 mm (5 ft) Length 19,049 mm (750 in) Width 3,013 mm (118+5⁄8 in) Height 4,400 mm (173+1⁄4 in) Axle load 22.5 t (22.1 long tons; 24.8 short tons) Loco weight 90 t 89 long tons; 99 short tons Electric system/s 25 kV AC 50 Hz Overhead lines Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures Maximum speed 200 km/h (124 mph) Power output 6.4 MW (8,600 hp)
Career Operators VR Number in class 80 ordered, 42 in Finland Numbers 3301–3380 First run 2017 Disposition In service

VR Class Sr3 is the newest electric locomotive series used by VR Group. It is based on the Vectron model, manufactured by Siemens Mobility. Sr3s are used with both passenger and freight trains and they will replace the old Sr1 electric locomotives.

See also

• VR Class Sr1
• VR Class Sr2

References

• VR Group: Vectron locomotives for Finland (railcolor.net)

External links

• Media related to VR Class Sr3 at Wikimedia Commons