Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal, a FS company
Logistix which operates railway shunting in ports, terminals and
stations, has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives of
Stadler with the aim of improving efficiency, flexibility and
and the sustainability of services on the national network. The
Eurolight Dual locomotives, equipped with a Stage V diesel engine,
they can travel in electric mode wherever they are
available the overhead power line, reducing the consumption of
emissions, and noise. Regenerative braking
further improves energy efficiency, by re-feeding
the energy in the power line.
"The acquisition of eight Eurolight Dual locomotives -
specified Sabrina De Filippis, CEO of FS
Logistix, on the occasion of the announcement of the order - is part of a
overall investment programme worth about one
billion euros and will allow us to expand the availability of
of modern, efficient and flexible vehicles on the Italian network.
Through these investments, we aim to reduce the footprint
environmental activities and to make transport
rail and intermodal increasingly competitive alternatives
compared to the road". "Bimodal technology - has
added Livio Ravera, CEO and General Manager
of Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal - will allow
use the same locomotive on electrified lines and in
sections without catenary, avoiding changes of means and simplifying
operational activities. In this way, we will be able to improve the
continuity, efficiency and reliability of services,
while reducing its environmental impact."
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