PITTSBURGH — Wabtec has signed contracts to build 100 ES30ACi Evolution Series locomotives for Egyptian National Railways, as well as a multi-year agreement to maintain the fleet.
The dual-cab locomotive is designed for high performance in high-temperature environments. It will be equipped with a 12-cylinder, 3,300-hp engine, A.C. traction, individual axle control, and dynamic brakes. With the new order, Egyptian National Railways will have more than 300 locomotives from Wabtec and predecessor GE. The locomotives are scheduled for delivery in 2023.
“This order underscores the commitment by the Ministry of Transportation and Egyptian National Railways to provide world-class passenger service,” Gökhan Bayhan, Wabtec senior vice president for Russia/CIS, Europe, Middle East, and North Africa, said in a press release. “These locomotives will provide the quality, performance and reliability needed to meet the needs of Egypt’s rail network. With this agreement, we will help Egyptian National Railways move passengers and products faster and more efficiently.”
This is just a freight deal. The passenger deal was much larger.
“Siemens Mobility signs contract for turnkey rail system in Egypt making the launch of Egypt’s first ever high-speed rail system has moved one step closer, as Siemens Mobility signs a momentous contract worth $3 billion to cover the initial 660km of the 1,800km rail network planned.”
I can see the first loco is numbered 2524, but there’s no roster info. Any idea of what the roster numbers are?
Does anyone know why US railroads predominately buy single cab locos and other countries buy dual cab units. Cost?
Robert, Just an observation but what I’ve seen in Europe and the UK is generally short trains with a single locomotive so they do not follow our tradition of having multiple units with cabs facing forward and backward.
Therefore, I’ll assume rather than bothering to turn the loco at destination, just couple up to the return consist and go, much more efficient.
It’s always fun observing export-bound loco’s coming through my hometown of Crewe VA on NS on their way to Norfolk.