Bangladesh Railway Class 2700

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Bangladesh Railway Class 2700
BR 2705.jpg
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
Designer Electro Motive Division
Builder ABB Henschel, Adtranz
Serial number2701-2721
ModelJT18U6
Build date1994-1996
Total produced21
Specifications
Wheelbase A1A-A1A
Loco weight72 ton
Prime mover EMD 8-645E3C
Performance figures
Maximum speed107 km/h (66 mph)
Power output1500 hp
Career
Current owner Bangladesh Railway

Bangladesh Railway Class 2700 diesel electric locomotive is currently (as of 2023) in service on the meter gauge of Bangladesh Railway. This dual cab locomotive series has been in service since 1994. Bangladesh Railway has a total 21 locomotives that are used in passenger services.

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Builders details

The Class 2700 locomotives are built by ABB Henschel and Adtranz of Germany under License of Electro Motive Division. [1] These 21 locomotives came to Bangladesh in 2 phases. They are-

Technical details

The Class 2700 is a 1500 hp locomotive. The Electro Motive Division export model of this locomotive is GT18L-2. The wheel arrangement of this locomotive is A1A-A1A. This locomotive can achieve speeds up to 107 kilometres per hour (66 mph) with passenger trains. The Class 2700 locomotives have a similar specification to the Bangladesh Railway 2600 and 2900 class locomotives.

The Bangladesh Railway classification of this locomotive is 'M.E.L -15'. Here - M stands for meter gauge, E Stands for diesel electric, L stands for Henschel and 15 stands for locomotive horsepower (x100).

Use

2719 with commuter train BR 2719.jpg
2719 with commuter train

The Class 2700 locomotive can be used both for passenger services and freight services. It was highly recommended for prominent Bangladeshi trains like Subarna Express, Sonarbangla Express, Parabat Express etc. However, Class 2900 and Class 3000 are preferred by Bangladesh Railway for pulling prominent meter-gauge trains nowadays. Class 2700 pulls commuters and short-distance intercity trains.

Initially, Class 2700 locomotives were used for freight services as well. Due to several mechanical constraints, they were taken off from the freight service.

Maintenance

Class 2700 Locomotives are maintained in the following workshops:

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References

  1. "Digital Photographic Library by Colin J. Marsden". Dawlish Trains.