ČD Class 242

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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

The ČD Class 242 or ZSSK Class 242 (formerly known as ČSD Class S 499.02) is a single-system AC traction electric locomotive made by Škoda Works 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]