In 2017, Stadler Rail Valencia wants to release its first dual mode locomotive for the continental European market. It will be the first locomotive design to be completed since the former Vossloh Espaņa factory was taken over by the Swiss company.
During InnoTrans 2016, a model was on display showing the locomotive design: a six-axle electric/diesel-electric locomotive with a top speed of 160km/h. Maximum duration power: 7MW (electric) and 3MW (diesel). The starting traction effort can be as high as 500kN. The machine will feature AC traction motors and IGBT convertors. It is possible to order the locomotive as AC, DC or multisystem locomotive. Narrow gauge, normal gauge, wide gauge, all options are open.
A first prototype locomotive for Europe is already under construction. We will follow this closely of course. Under the responsibility of Vossloh, the factory's previous owner, the site already created two other dual mode locomotive types, about which you can explore more here:
- The UK DUAL for Beacon Rail / Direct Rail Services from the UK
- The PRASA DUAL for PRASA from South Africa
(Picture: Henk Zwoferink)
