Stadler Rail will supply additional locomotives for the New Zealand state railway KiwiRail. A total of 33 additional locomotives were ordered through two contracts. Stadler did not mention the order value in a statement Tuesday.
#TrainNews: KiwiRail has released a video of Stadler testing one of KR’s new locomotives, which will replace the South Island’s aging fleet with some used in the North Island.
The first two DM locomotives will arrive and be added to the fleet later this year. pic.twitter.com/KLtKCU0RCT
— NZ Transit Buzz (@NZTransitBuzz) February 7, 2024
Stadler currently produces 57 narrow gauge locomotives, which were ordered by KiwiRail in 2021. According to the announcement, nine mainline locomotives equipped with the ETCS (European Train Control System) and 24 battery-diesel hybrid shunting locomotives will be delivered. There are also spare parts, special tools and technical services. (sda/awp)
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