DS3 (locomotive)

The DS3 (Ukrainian: ДС3) is an AC electric locomotive manufactured by Dnipropetrovsk research-and-production association for electric locomotive engineering (NPO DEVZ) jointly with Siemens. (Ukrainian: Дніпропетровський електровозобудівний завод, ДЕВЗ)

DS3 (ДС3)
Electric locomotive DS3-015 in Poltava
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder DEVZ Build date 2003–08 Total produced 18
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,520 mm (4 ft 11+27⁄32 in) Russian gauge Loco weight 90 t Traction motors 4 Loco brake Air and electric Train brakes Air Safety systems ALSN
Performance figures Maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph) Power output 4,800 kW (6,400 hp) Tractive effort 310 kN (70,000 lbf)

Equipment

Siemens provided the power electronics while DEVZ produced the chassis, traction motors, auxiliary machinery etc.

Use

The DS3 was designed as a dual-purpose locomotive for both passenger and freight service, but now is used primarily for pulling express passenger trains.

Postage stamp of Ukraine