Stadler has announced receipt of a contract from the Turkish railways company TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. to design, manufacture and deliver 35 EURO4001 diesel-electric mainline locomotives.
The contract, which also includes the provision of capital spares, spares, consumables, special tools and test equipment, will also see Stadler commit to three years of both maintenance and repair services.
Specifically engineered for heavy freight services on non-electrified lines and steep gradients; the EURO4001 locomotive is, according to Stadler, regarded as the most modern and powerful diesel-electric locomotive in Europe. Thus far, more than 400 units have been sold in 12 European countries, as well as in Uruguay and Turkey.
All locomotives will be designed and manufactured at Stadler’s Valencia competence centre. In addition to Stadler Service Türkiye, Stadler will work closely with Turkish partners AYKAL Group A.Ş. and CERTIFER Türkiye to ensure timely delivery, local integration and seamless entry into service.
Iñigo Parra, CEO Stadler Valencia said:The EURO4001 is the most advanced and powerful diesel-electric locomotive in Europe. We are delighted that it will enable us to make a significant contribution to Turkey’s goal of creating an efficient, interoperable freight transport network that is committed to reducing emissions.
