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VR Class Sr3

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VR Class Sr3
Three VR Sr3 locomotives between Hämeenlinna and Parola stations.
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderSiemens Mobility
Specifications
Gauge1,524 mm (5 ft)
Length19,049 mm (750 in)
Width3,013 mm (118+58 in)
Height4,400 mm (173+14 in)
Axle load22.5 t
(22.1 long tons; 24.8 short tons)
Loco weight90 t
89 long tons; 99 short tons
Electric system/s25 kV AC 50 Hz Overhead lines
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed200 km/h (124 mph)
Power output6.4 MW (8,600 hp)
Career
Operators
Number in class
    • 80 ordered, 42 in service (VR)
    • 3 ordered, 1 in service (Fenniarail)
Numbers
    • 3301–3380 (VR)
First run2017
DispositionIn service
A Fenniarail Sr3 locomotive in Oulu

VR Class Sr3 is an electric locomotive series used by VR Group and Fenniarail. It is based on the Vectron model, manufactured by Siemens Mobility. VR's Sr3 locomotives are used with both passenger and freight trains and they will replace the old Class Sr1 electric locomotives.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Korhonen, Jorma (2017-01-18). "VR koeajaa uusinta veturiaan pohjoisen talvessa – "Pakkasta ja pyryä voisi olla enemmänkin"". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  2. ^ "Fenniarail tilasi lisää sähkövetureita laajenevaan toimintaansa". Fenniarail (in Finnish). 2024-01-25.

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