Multi System Electrics
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updated : 2020-12-20
Czechoslovakia electrified much of its network at 3000V DC before switching to 25kV AC in the late 1960s. Some routes involve both voltages and dual system designs were introduced from the 1970s. More recently standard multi-system designs from Siemens and Bombardier have also been used.
DC Electrics
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updated : 2020-12-20
CSD electrified several major routes at 3000V DC from the 1950s onwards, before switching to 25kV AC as the preferred system in the late 1960s. Most DC electrics date from the 1970s or later but a few early examples still see some use. Czech DC electrics can also be seen on Slovak rails.
EMUs
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updated : 2020-12-20
Until the early years of the 21st Century the only EMUs in Slovakia were used on suburban duties around Bratislava and Kosice. Since then, more modern units have been introduced for local and regional services, replacing most of the older units and also some loco hauled services.