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This page is quite german-centric...

From the group were derived two italian locomotives (E.464 and E.412, respectively TRAXX 160 DCP and TRAXX 112E) and a third group for Poland, EU43 (TRAXX112E), 8 vehicles that were never acquired by PKP and then sold to Rail Traction Company.

The project in its initial phase involved Ferrovie dello Stato, not only DB, since an agreement was signed to provide a new group (the 464) to replace the old E.646 regional locomotives. A prototype of the E.454 group, developed for the purpose by FS itself but inadequate because too powerful and expensive, was offered in 1994 by FS to the ADTranz Consortium to serve as base for the TRAXX family.

Following this, E464 was one of the first groups delivered, back in 1996. It is the biggest group derived by the TRAXX family with over 580 locomotives running up to now. (look at http://www.leferrovie.net/loco/e464.php it you need a source) --Jollyroger 07:58, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

Moreover, lenght, weight and powers vary considerably among the group, ranging from 15.750 mm and 19.400 mm for the body lenght, 70 to 90 tons for weight and 3500-5600 kW for power. --Jollyroger 08:14, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

I agree with you Jollyroger.Furthermore this page should contain 2 sections : one for the electric versions and one for the diesel variants which were introduced last year.I will try do to do this, but any commens are welcome ! --Btrs 20:44, 2 August 2007 (UTC)