description DB Class 245 Overview
The DB Class 245 is a diesel-electric locomotive built by Bombardier and introduced to Deutsche Bahn in 2012 for regional passenger service across Germany.
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What is the DB Class 245 used for?
The DB Class 245 is a diesel-electric locomotive used mainly for regional passenger trains in Germany. Deutsche Bahn ordered it for routes where electric traction was unavailable or where locomotive replacement was needed.
Who built the DB Class 245?
Bombardier Transportation built the Class 245 as part of its TRAXX diesel locomotive family. The design entered Deutsche Bahn service from 2012.
What is unusual about the DB Class 245 diesel engine layout?
The locomotive uses several smaller diesel-generator units instead of one large prime mover. This arrangement was intended to let the locomotive vary engine use with the train's power demand and reduce fuel consumption during lighter work.
Which passenger trains replaced or complemented the DB Class 245?
The Class 245 appeared on regional routes alongside locomotive classes such as the older DB Class 218 and electric TRAXX variants. Its role was especially relevant on non-electrified regional services, where electric locomotives could not operate without infrastructure changes.
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