17.03.2022
Artikel Nummer: 40043
First e-loco for Ohio’s short line railroad
The US short line railroad Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR), an affiliate of Omnitrax, has purchased its first all-battery electric locomotive to service its northern Ohio rail lines.
The new AMPS Traction GP9 based battery electric switching locomotive reduces fuel consumption by 50% and cuts NOx emissions and particulate matter by 100%. NSR was selected as a grantee from the USD 75 million diesel mitigation trust fund, overseen by the Ohio environmental protection agency.
Based in Cuyahoga County, NSR serves rail customers in the greater Cleveland area. The NSR was one of seven grantees awarded for projects that reduce emissions from aging diesel vehicles and equipment. (ben)