Traction and rolling stock

Yakutia Railways commissions genset loco development

By 2014-07-03T10:44:00

The genset locomotive would be based on Sinara's TE8 design (pictured).

RUSSIA: Yakutia Railways has awarded a contract for concept development of a genset locomotive to Swiss firm Molinari Rail and Sinara Transport Machines. The 1 520 mm gauge main line freight locomotive would be based on the Russian manufacturer’s TE8 design, and be powered by two diesel engines.

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