The 6-axle electric locomotive hauling freight

Locomotives

Electric

Malaysia 6-axle
Electric Locomotive

Engineered for both passenger and freight operations, this electric locomotive delivers powerful traction performance, low operating costs and zero tailpipe emissions, supporting Malaysia’s rail electrification and sustainability goals.

120km/h

Max. Operating Speed

3000kW

Traction Power

3000t

Max. Hauling Capacity

19.5t

Axle Load

EL001 hauling a container freight along the mainline
EL001 on a curved section of the main line
EL001 leading a container service past the platform
EL001 close-up under the overhead catenary

Key Features

Individual inverter control for each traction motor, enabling precise axle-based traction control and enhanced operational performance.

Full functional redundancy for critical systems, including auxiliary converters and train power supply inverters.

GPRS- and Wi-Fi-based wireless data transmission system, fully compatible with ground-based diagnostic and analysis platforms.

Technical data

Power SupplyAC 25 kV 50 Hz
ApplicationPassenger and freight transportation
Track Gauge1000 mm
Electric Drive ModeAC-DC-AC
Axle ArrangementCo-Co
Max. Operating Speed120 km/h (passenger) / 100 km/h (freight)
Traction Power3000 kW
Starting Tractive Effort (0–5 km/h)≥ 430 kN
Electric Braking ModeRegenerative braking
Max. Hauling Capacity3,000 t on a 10‰ gradient
Axle Load19.5 t
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