ÄŒD Class 242
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The ÄŒD Class 242 or ZSSK Class 242 (formerly known as ÄŒSD Class S 499.02) is a single-system AC traction
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made by
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which is operated by
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. 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). It was made to operate on regional routes with a rake of 4-5
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like the Břeclav to Tišnov route. There are 65 of these trains in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.


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