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ES64U4 Eurosprinter locomotive recently received its temporary homologation for operation in Poland

Eurosprinter Locomotive On The Right Track In Poland
The ES64U4 Eurosprinter locomotive recently received its temporary homologation for operation in Poland. The four-system locomotive now has to prove itself in daily service for a period of six months before receiving its full homologation from the Polish Ministry of Railways.
The Polish state railway, Polskie Koleje Panstwow-Intercity (PKP Intercity), ordered [...]

Repowered Locomotives  Riding the Rails

Repowered Locomotives Riding the Rails

Repowered Locomotives Riding the Rails
Just over a year ago, Electro-Motive Diesel Inc. (EMD) introduced its 710ECO Repower technology aimed at economically updating older yard and road switchers into more environmentally friendly locomotives. The 710ECO Repower system is based on the proven EMD 710 engine family along with the EM2000 microprocessor based control system — both of [...]

Bombardier And Trenitalia Sign Locomotive Contract

Bombardier And Trenitalia Sign Locomotive Contract
Trenitalia (Italian Railways) awarded Bombardier Transportation a new order, valued at US$383 million to supply an additional 100 of its E464 electric locomotives. This order follows previous orders for a total of 638 of the E464 locomotives, 480 of which are already in commercial service. The contract includes an option [...]

Siemens Hybrid Energy Storage System

Siemens Hybrid Energy Storage System

Tram, streetcar and light rail systems can provide very efficient, environmentally
friendly urban mass transit.However, they do require a significant investment for tracks and overhead catenary lines to deliver electricity to moving vehicles. Catenaries can be
rather unsightly, especially in congested downtown and historical districts. They also can be quite complicated and expensive to construct and maintain [...]

Brazed Copper-Brass Finds Niche in Locomotive Applications

Brazed Copper-Brass Finds Niche in Locomotive Applications

Brazed Copper-Brass Finds Niche in Locomotive Applications
As OEMs around the world embrace brazed copper and brass for a variety of heat-exchanger applications, oneapplication, in which CuproBraze technology is being adopted at a rapid rate, is onboard heat exchangers for locomotives.
Railways enjoy a rich history and remain a major mode of transportation despite being overshadowed in the last [...]

Electro-Motive Diesel Awarded Contract For 25 SD70ACS Locomotives From Saudi Railway Company

Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. (EMD) has signed a contract with the Public Investment Fund – Ministry of Finance to manufacture a quantity of 25 SD70ACS heavy haul AC diesel electric locomotives for Saudi Railway Company (SAR). These units are specifically designated for used on the North – South line. They will carry minerals on over 1482km of newly constructed track, [...]

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