EMD/Progress Rail is to supply up to 20 F125 Spirit passenger diesel locomotives for Metrolink Services in Southern California. All units are to be built at the Muncie locomotive plant in Indiana. Not only do the F125 locos comply with Tier 4 emission standards, they also would cut back emissions by 85% in comparison with the locomotives currently used.
The Metrolink units are designed for speeds up to 200 km/h and can be used for both commuter and intercity services. EMD's partnership with Vossloh resulted in a monocoque body design for the F125, as well as a crash energy absorbing cab for collision protection. Inside the loco a 4700 hp turbocharged Cat C-175 diesel engine with 20 cylinders can be found, providing power to AC traction motors.
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