ChS8[1]
Electric locomotive Chs8-075
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Type and origin |
Power type |
Electric |
Builder |
Škoda Works |
Build date |
1983–89 |
Total produced |
82 |
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Performance figures |
Maximum speed |
180 km/h (110 mph) |
Power output |
7,200 kW |
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The ChS8 (Russian: ЧС8) is an electric mainline AC passenger locomotive used in Russia and Ukraine.
The 8 axle locomotive was developed for pulling long passenger trains (28–32 carriages) at speeds around of 100 km/h or faster. In 1983 the first two experimental locomotives were constructed and delivered to Kiev for tests and adjustment. In 1987 30 locomotives were built as a mass model. In 1989 last 50 locomotives were built.
As the most powerful AC passenger locomotive in USSR designed for long trains, ChS8 experienced a low demand when after the disintegration of USSR passenger turnover in both Russia and Ukraine fell significantly. After 2010 Russian railways turned to more energy-effective EP10 and EP20 as powerful locomotives for fast or long passenger trains.
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