Locomotives

Traxx Passenger locomotives: Comfortable, borderless operations for passengers

Traxx Passenger at a glance

  • Track record on three continents
  • Compatible with various power sources and standards
  • Cross-border operations
  • Comfortable rides without changing trains

Traxx Passenger™ is Alstom’s portfolio of innovative locomotives designed to haul coaches and support operators in their passenger operations, in compliance with a wide range of interoperability requirements, such as multi-country, push-pull and catenary-free operation, railway regulations and environmental challenges. Moreover, Alstom is ideally positioned to offer customised solutions for specific regions.

Global experience
Interoperability
Dual power
The ALP dual-power locomotive can operate on electrified and non-electrified routes.
Prima M4 “AZ4A” Passenger locomotive for Azerbaijan Railways

Three continents, different environments

Alstom’s passenger locomotives benefit from a track record of 20 years, operating on three continents and their design has demonstrated compatibility with harsh climate conditions. Products include a TSI-compliant variant for Europe, one adapted for North American operations, and another compliant with GOST standard to serve the 1520-mm-gauge market.

Traxx Passenger, known as Traxx 3, Germany

Pushing the boundaries

Imagine not having to get off your train and take a new one whenever you must cross a border, as the infrastructure or signalling systems are different or as you get to the end of the electrified section of a line. Thanks to the interoperability and innovations of Traxx Passenger locomotives, Alstom makes it possible to cross geographical borders or continue running into non-electrified sections without changing trains. On top, low noise and particle emission contribute to maximising passenger comfort, ensuring a smooth ride.

  • Prima M4 “AZ4A” Passenger locomotive for Azerbaijan Railways
  • Traxx Passenger, known as Traxx 3, Germany

  • Three continents, different environments

    Alstom’s passenger locomotives benefit from a track record of 20 years, operating on three continents and their design has demonstrated compatibility with harsh climate conditions. Products include a TSI-compliant variant for Europe, one adapted for North American operations, and another compliant with GOST standard to serve the 1520-mm-gauge market.

  • Pushing the boundaries

    Imagine not having to get off your train and take a new one whenever you must cross a border, as the infrastructure or signalling systems are different or as you get to the end of the electrified section of a line. Thanks to the interoperability and innovations of Traxx Passenger locomotives, Alstom makes it possible to cross geographical borders or continue running into non-electrified sections without changing trains. On top, low noise and particle emission contribute to maximising passenger comfort, ensuring a smooth ride.

Traxx Passenger™ key figures

>1000
locomotives sold
3
continents
200 km/h
up to 200 km/h speed

Technical details

Gauge

1435 mm - 1520 mm

Axle load (approx.)

21 t - 32 t

Main propulsion

Electric MS, AC, DC

Secondary propulsion

Diesel

Power

Up to 6.4 MW

Tractive effort

264 - 317 kN

Operating speed

160 - 201 km/h