27.09.2022
Artikel Nummer: 42297
KTZ chooses zero-emission shunting solution
Wabtec and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) have signed a MoU for 150 battery-electric shunters and modernisation work to transform the mainline fleet into liquid natural gas-powered (LNG) locomotives.
The investment marks the CIS railway company’s largest sustainable technology agreement and will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The 100% battery powered vehicles are a zero-emission solution for KTZ, enabling the railway to reduce the fuel cost of its yard operations by USD 75,000 per shunter per year.
Furthermore, the locomotive will increase the operational range of travel by more than two-fold – from 1,300 km to 3,000 km. Wabtec and KTZ will also work together on digital solutions for the fleet. (ben)