Flex Rail Services Orders EuroDual Locomotive from ELP

European Loc Pool (ELP)have announced the signing of a contract for another EuroDual locomotive withFlex Rail Services GmbH.

European Loc Poolfocuses on innovative six-axle hybrid locomotives. These have a power output of up to 2.8 MW diesel, 9 MW electric and a traction capacity of 500 kN. As standard, all vehicles contain ETCS Baseline 3 for Level 2 operations. The firstELPEuroDual机车在年代ervice on the German rail network since April 2020. They enable operation on electrified and non-electrified lines as well as load-mile and shunting operations. All dual locomotives contain radio remote control.

The signing of the 10-year lease agreement significantly strengthens the partnership between the two companies.Flexhas already gained excellent experience withELP’sEuroDual locomotive, which has been in operation atFlex2023年8月以来。

The EuroDual is a six-axle hybrid locomotive, ideal for the “first and last mile.” It can transport very heavy loads and boasts up to 2.8 MW under diesel power and up to 6.2 MW under electric power.

“We see the versatility of the EuroDual locomotive as a clear advantage. It opens new opportunities for a wide range of tasks in freight transportation,” Jan Habraneck, CEO ofFlex RailServices, stated. “The immense flexibility of this locomotive and the option to increase train capacities are crucial factors for us.”

The choice of the EuroDual locomotive reflectsFlex’scommitment to sustainability and efficiency in the transportation sector. This focus on sustainability and efficiency is crucial for maximizing the benefits of the railway system.Flexis working to lessen the use of diesel locomotives, attractive to customers.

“Flexprimarily focuses on spot traffic, which demands a high level of flexibility. In this regard, the EuroDual locomotive stands as the market leader – a true multitasker. It is therefore irreplaceable and unbeatable,” says Willem Goosen, CEO ofEuropean Loc Pool.

“In addition to the procurement of the locomotive, which we couldn’t handle alone, the locomotive’s availability is of paramount importance.ELP在这方面已经发挥了主导作用ensuring unprecedented availability, which is of immeasurable value to us,” Jan Habraneck said, highlighting the availability of the locomotive. The delivery of the second EuroDual locomotive toFlexis scheduled for January 2025.

From mid-2023, the second generation ofELP’sdual locomotives, the Euro9000, were put into service as a hybrid multi-system electric locomotive designed for use in all European corridors. As the “launching customer,”European Loc Poolordered the first ten Euro9000 locomotives from Stadler in May 2019. Train companies in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, and Switzerland will use the first version with 1.9 MW of diesel and 9 MW of electric power at 500 kN tractive effort. Subsequently, this will expand the locomotive’s area of operation to other countries and corridors.

This is part ofELP’scommitment to sustainability, using advanced technology to reduce their environmental impact while improving operational performance.