Rail staffing services provider Rail Unit has signed a full-service leasing agreement with European Loc Pool (ELP) for the EuroDual locomotive, expanding its fleet.
EuroDual is a dual power locomotive that integrates electric power of up to 6.2 MW along with diesel power of 2.8 MW.
With a tractive effort of 500 kilonewtons, it can maintain performance in both diesel and electric operating modes.
Rail Unit CEO Ceyhun Celep said: “For us, the flexibility of the EuroDual plays an important and decisive role. Knowing that we no longer depend on third parties or need to change locomotives to operate on non-electrified lines or sidings is crucial for us. This allows us to meet the needs of our customers at any time.
“If you want to act flexibly at any time to meet customer needs, the EuroDual has almost no alternative. Knowing that you have a locomotive that is both electric and diesel is very reassuring and increases our anticipation for its deployment.”
The EuroDual, scheduled to start service in September 2026, will be used on all domestic routes in Germany.
ELP is known for its focus on six-axle hybrid locomotives, which are equipped with the latest European Train Control System (ETCS) Baseline 3, allowing operation on category 2 lines.
ELP has been part of the German railway network since April 2020 with its EuroDual locomotives that facilitate operations on electrified and non-electrified routes, in addition to last mile service and shunting.
Willem Goosen, CEO of ELP, said: “With Rail Unit, we gain an innovative company that shares our values ​​of flexibility, reliability and sustainability. We are proud to support their growth with a EuroDual locomotive.”
Based in Switzerland, ELP has been offering locomotive leasing and maintenance solutions since May 2018.
In May 2019, the company placed an order for the first ten Euro9000 locomotives from Stadler.
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