Class 99 bimode locomotives for Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight

Adapted to the British gauge and specifications, the advanced Co’Co’ locomotives are meant to significantly reduce carbon emissions for rail freight transport combining electric and diesel operating modes. They represent a new generation of locomotives that offer rail operators many economic and environmental benefits providing further momentum to facilitate modal shift from road to rail.

• Based on Stadler's EURODUAL locomotive

• Application: Rail freight (optionally rail passenger services)

• Efficient AC traction system with IGBT, one inverter per axle

• High starting and continuous tractive effort

• Latest 3-axle bogie technology: high adhesion, low track forces

• High-performance electric brake with energy recovery

• Lightweight monocoque structure made of high strength low-alloyed steel

• Equipped AWS/TPWS system and ready for ETCS system

• Two driver’s cabs with HVAC and universal central desk designed according to safety and ergonomic criteria

• High cab comfort and visibility, beyond TSI requirements

• Full cab insulation

• EC 26/2004 Stage V compliant

• Reduced operating costs and environmental footprint

• Reliable subsystems and a high level of in-built redundancy

• Designed to minimise downtimes during maintenance tasks

• Latest generation of vehicle control system including advanced remote diagnostic system

• Equipped with front view, pantograph and shunting cameras

• LED lighting