BERLIN — Progress rail will begin offering diesel-battery-electric hybrid locomotives, with the first two such units to be delivered this year to Rumo, a Brazilian railway and logistics company.
The company announced the addition of the hybrid locomotive to its offerings on Tuesday at the InnoTrans rail trade fair.
Rumo will begin testing two GT38H hybrid locomotives in regional freight service later this year. The units feature a modular design allowing adaptation to future fuels and are capable of both regenerative and external battery charging, while retaining the capabilities of the diesel counterparts, Progress said.
“These hybrid units will provide fuel and emissions reductions with lower upfront investment for our valued customers like Rumo.” Progress CEO Marty Haycraft said in a press release. “We are pleased to support our customers with solutions that help them reach their sustainability goals.”
Marcus Jorge, Rumo rolling stock director, said the company’s relationship with Progress “has the purpose to bring the best solution to our operations.”
Good to Hear that Progress Rail is Getting into the Hybrid Locomotives and Hopefully we will See These Units coming to the United States