The 2TE25A main line two-unit diesel freight locomotive, rated at , with AC/AC transmission and individual axle traction control, is designed to haul freight trains on the Russian Federation lines Rà ½D with the broad gauge.
2TE25A diesel locomotive has been configured on the basis of the previously developed 2TE25K class Peresvet main line two-unit diesel freight locomotive of the same power rating and featuring AC/DC transmission and collector traction motors.