CFL Class 4000

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CFL Class 4000 (TRAXX)

The CFL Class 4000 are electric locomotives built by Bombardier in 2004–2005 for CFL Luxembourg. Twenty units were produced, numbered 4001–4020, and they are officially named TRAXX.

They operate mainly on Luxembourg’s passenger services but can cross borders into France, Belgium and Germany thanks to multi-system electric technology. They haul Bombardier bilevel passenger cars and also handle freight traffic.

Key specifications
- Power type: Electric
- Builder: Bombardier
- Build date: 2004–2005
- Total produced: 20
- Configuration: Bo′Bo′
- Gauge: 1,435 mm (standard)
- Length: 18.9 m
- Axle load: 21 tonnes
- Loco weight: 84 tonnes
- Electric system: 25 kV 50 Hz AC and 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC
- Current collection: Pantograph
- Maximum speed: 140 km/h
- Power output: 5,600 kW (7,500 hp)
- Operators: CFL
- Numbers: 4001–4020
- Locale: Luxembourg
- Delivered: 2004–2005
- Status: In service

Future plans
They are expected to be replaced by electric multiple units around 2030.