ČD Class 242

The ČD Class 242 or ZSSK Class 242 (formerly known as ČSD Class S 499.02) is a Czechoslovak electric locomotive made by Škoda Works. It is a single-system AC traction electric locomotive, which is operated by České dráhy. It was made between 1975 and 1981. In terms of development, it is a reconstruction of Class 240 locomotives. It goes up to 75mph (120km).^[1] It was made to operate on regional routes with a rake of 4-5 coaches like the Břeclav to Tišnov route.^[2] There are 65 of these trains in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.^[3]

ČSD Class S 499.02 ČD Class 242
242.260 in Bratislava
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Škoda Works Model 73E Build date 1975–1981 Total produced 90
Specifications Electric system/s 25 kV 50 Hz AC
Career Operators ČD, ZSSK Class 242 CZE 242 Slovakia Nicknames Plecháč (Czech) Delivered 1975 1979 1981 First run 1975