Turkey receives the first hybrid locomotives
Swiss manufacturer Stadler and Körfez Ulastırma, the logistics affiliate of Turkey’s largest refinery Tüpraş, have signed a contract for the supply of seven Co'Co' hybrid locomotives of the Eurodual type, as well as spare parts and a full service maintenance agreement for eight years.
The first locomotive is expected to be delivered by 2021 according to the contract. These versatile locomotives will be the first hybrid locomotives in Turkey. Körfez Ulaştırma will use them in freight transport services combining both 25 kV AC electric and diesel operating modes on lines with a high gradient, where a strong traction force is required.
The new Eurodual engines will be used as a single locomotive to haul trains carrying up to 2000 t of fuel products. (ben)