Re 484 now certified for service

The new Re 484 class locomotives of SBB Cargo are now certified for use in both Switzerland (15 kV AC) and Italy (3 kV DC). This is good news for the Swiss freight operator, since they now operate more through services from Germany to Italy with the new schedule. Note that these new locomotives can only be used in Switzerland and Italy, but not in other European countries (Germany, etc.), although they are technically able to run under all 4 common voltage systems in Europe. For cost reasons, they are only being equipped with the train control systems for Switzerland and Italy and will primarily be used between Bellinzona and Italy (i.e. to the south of the Gotthard tunnel).

Posted in: Uncategorized | December 20, 2004 8:21 am