Bangladesh Railway Class 2900 is, as of 2023, the most frequently used meter-gauge diesel electric locomotive of Bangladesh Railway along with Class 3000. This reliable locomotive series has been in service since 1999. Bangladesh Railway has a total 39 locomotives of this class. These 39 locomotives are being used in both passenger and freight services.
Builders details
Class 2900 locomotives are mainly built by Hyundai Rotem of South Korea under License of EMD. These 39 locomotives came to Bangladesh in 4 phases. They are-
- Year 1999 = 2901-2908
- Year 2004 = 2909-2919
- Year 2011 = 2920-2928
- Year 2013 = 2929-2939
| Performance figures | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 107 km/h (66 mph) |
| Power output | 1500 hp |
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