Topic: LNG-powered locomotive

LNG for passenger transportation on rails?

Polish regional railway operator Polregio is interested in using alternative energy solutions for passenger transportation. To this end, the company is examining the possibility to use the LNG-powered locomotives in its activities. The project is...Read more

20-02-2020|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

TEMG1 LNG-powered shunting locomotive, source: Sinara Group

Russia tests new LNG-powered locomotive

Lyudinovsky Diesel Locomotive Plant, a part of Sinara Group, is testing the new LNG-powered locomotive of type TEMG1. After completing the trials and certification, the vehicle will be delivered to Gazpromtrans, a subsidiary of Gazprom,...Read more

17-02-2020|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Operail GE C36-7 locomotive, source: Operail

Estonia develops its first LNG-powered locomotive

Latvian engineering company DiGas will equip a diesel locomotive of Estonian rail freight carrier Operail with a gas turbine. The vehicle will be upgraded by Spring 2020. After that, it will be tested on the...Read more

21-10-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Sinara Group assembles new type of LNG-powered locomotive

Lyudinovsky Diesel Locomotive Plant, a part of Sinara Group, has started the assembling of the new type of LNG-powered shunting locomotive. The vehicle will be completed by September. It will be operated by the Russian...Read more

16-07-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

TEM28 shunting locomotive, source: Transmashholding

Transmashholding to develop first Russian hybrid locomotive

Russian rolling stock manufacturer Transmashholding intends to develop its own hybrid locomotive. The vehicle will be able to power with both diesel engine and lithium-ion batteries. A hybrid locomotive will be created in a partnership...Read more

13-06-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko