Traction and rolling stock

DB Schenker Rail UK deploys Zephir battery shunters

By 2015-04-10T13:12:00

DB Schenker Rail UK is using Zephir 1800e Crab battery machines instead of diesel shunting locomotives at its Toton and Crewe depots.

UK: This month DB Schenker Rail UK has begun using Zephir 1800e Crab battery machines instead of diesel shunting locomotives at its Toton and Crewe depots, where almost 14 000 loco movements are undertaken each year.

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