Siemens - Krauss Maffei "HellasSprinter" at Pieria Greece (27.7.2020)

LOCATION: Pieria is one of the regional units of Greece located in the southern part of the Region of Central Macedonia, within the historical province of Macedonia. Its capital is the town of Katerini. LINE: Main line Athens - Thessaloniki. OPERATOR: TRAINOSE, member of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group (FSI). LOCOMOTIVES: HellasSprinter (class 120) is the first class of electric locomotives of the Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE). A total of 30 locomotives were built in two batches between 1996 and 2005. HellasSprinter locomotives are based on the EuroSprinter "ES 64P" prototype,which was adapted for a lower power of (5,000kW / 6,700hp),a lower weight of 80 tonnes and electric components suitable for the Greek 25 kV AC - 50 Hz system. Builder: SIEMENS - KRAUSS MAFFEI Total produced: 30 UIC classification: Bo'Bo Axle load: 20t (19.7 long tons; 22.0 short tons) Weight: 80t (79 long tons; 88 short tons) Electric system(s): 25 kV AC catenary Top speed: 200km/h Power output: 5,000 kW (6,700 hp) Tractive effort: 300 kN (67,000 lbf) Locomotive brake: air & electric Train brakes: air CARRIAGES: Type: UIC Z1 Modularwagen Designer: SIEMENS Builder: Hellenic Shipyards S.A. (type Amz,ADmz,Bmz,WRmz) & Nik. Kioleides S.A. (type Bmpz) Parts: BOMBARDIER & SIMMERING-GRAZ-PAUKER

Added 21 Aug 2026