European Loc Pool (ELP) and Stadler signed a contract for the supply of 10 more six-axle locomotives. ELP is the first Stadler customer ordering this type of locomotive and it is also the first time in Europe that a TSI-compliant 9 MW power locomotive has ever been purchased.
The order is part of the framework agreement for a total of 100 locomotives, announced on 20 May 2019.
The electric locomotives will be in multi-system configuration and have a power of 9 MW for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy (15 kV + 25 kV AC and 1.5 kV + 3 kV DC). If required, they can be equipped with one or two additional 900 kW diesel engines, and all of them have ETCS and radio remote control as standard features.
Thanks to a Co’Co’ axle configuration and output range of 9 MW, ELP locomotives are characterised by outstanding tractive effort. On many EU freight corridors, a single Co’Co’-hybrid locomotive can replace two Bo’Bo’ locomotives for the same train weight. This will substantially reduce the cost base for freight rail operators and minimise wear and tear to the track infrastructure. Sophisticated bogie technology will cut track access costs.
Together with the hybrid locomotives on order, the ELP fleet now comprises 30 locomotives, all of which meet the latest technological requirements and can be used on both electrified and non-electrified tracks. When they are moving, they are able to switch from the electric traction to diesel traction, in hybrid configuration.
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