Škoda 7Ev

Škoda 7Ev

Class 440 of the České dráhy
Manufacturer Škoda Transportation
Constructed since 2011
Number built 26 units
(78 ordered)
Capacity 147–350 seats
Specifications
Maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph)
Weight 106–160 tonnes (234,000–353,000 lb)
Power output 1,360–2,400 kW (1,820–3,220 hp)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
(standard gauge)

Škoda 7Ev is an electric multiple unit produced by Škoda Transportation. The trainset was developed at the order of the České dráhy in 2011.[1]

Multiple variants of unit were developed, ranging from 2-car unit to 6-car unit.[2]

České dráhy

Electric multiple unit 660 InterPanter of the České dráhy

The České dráhy ordered 3 different variants of trainsets. They ordered 12 units of class 440 (3-car, 241 seats), 8 units of class 640 (3-car, 241 seats) and 6 units of class 650 (2-car, 147 seats. In the Czech Republic are trainsets known as RegioPanter. The maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).

Class Image Trademark name Number built Capacity Electric systems
440 RegioPanter 12 241 seats (3-car unit) 3 kV DC
640 RegioPanter 8 241 seats (3-car unit) 3 kV DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
650 RegioPanter 6 147 seats (2-car unit) 3 kV DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
660.0 InterPanter 4 200 seats (3-car unit) 3 kV DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC
660.1 InterPanter 10 350 seats (5-car unit) 3 kV DC
25 kV 50 Hz AC

National Express

In 2015 National Express won 12-year contract to operate Nuremberg S-Bahn services from December 2018. Its bid included 38 5-car 7Ev trainsets. Trainsets will be owned by a leasing company.[3] The total value of the contract will exceed 380 mil.[4]

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