07.01.2021

Artikel Nummer: 34659

Battery-electric loco tests in California

The BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) and the Wabtec Corporation’s exploration of the potential of battery-electric locomotives crosses another milestone this week as the partners begin testing the technology in revenue services between Californian cities of Barstow and Stockton.

The battery-powered locomotive will be situated in a consist between two tier 4 locomotives, creating a battery-electric hybrid consist. When running on main lines, both the new engine and the diesel locomotives will power the train.

The battery-electric loco is expected to reduce the impact of emissions on the environment by around 10%. The tests are set to run to the end of March. (ben)

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