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Netzwerkbahn Sachsen expands its fleet with a third EuroDual from European Loc Pool

Frauenfeld / Dresden, July, 12, 2024

European Loc Pool (ELP), a leading provider of innovative locomotive leasing services based in Switzerland, is pleased that the fleet of Netzwerkbahn Sachsen GmbH (NeS) is being expanded with another EuroDual locomotive. As part of a 10-year full-service leasing agreement, NeS will receive a third EuroDual. 

NeS, a specialized railway company based in Dresden, requires locomotives with high flexibility and reliability for nationwide spot traffic for its customers. The EuroDual offers outstanding performance in both diesel and electric operation and can transport a wide variety of goods such as wood, mineral oil, and cars. Currently, NeS already has one EuroDual from ELP in operation, the second is expected this year, and the contract for the third EuroDual has now been signed.

Felix Hils, Managing Director of NeS, emphasizes: “The EuroDual locomotive from ELP is in use nationwide and transports heavy trains even to the most remote connections. Netzwerkbahn Sachsen offers customized transport solutions of high efficiency and quality. Our focus on flexibility, speed, reliability, and safety makes the EuroDual the ideal choice for our spot traffic operations.”

NeS is particularly impressed with the reliability of the EuroDual locomotive, which is over 95%. This high reliability results from the exceptional design of the locomotive and its reduced need for maintenance. With its 50,000 km maintenance intervals, there are only a few preventive maintenance events per year, and the reliability of the locomotives ensures minimal corrective failures. This not only effectively means more production days with the locomotive but also saves costs, personnel, and downtime for transportation to and from the workshop.

Emiel Knarren, Chief Commercial Officer of ELP, comments: “The EuroDual offers exceptional efficiency and is the perfect locomotive for nationwide operations for spot traffic. Thanks to its high performance in diesel operation, flexible switch to electric operation, and strong traction, the EuroDual perfectly meets the requirements of NeS’s spot traffic. With its unparalleled traction and up to 40% higher load capacity, it is powerful and versatile, making it the ideal choice for NeS and other customers with similar operational requirements.”

“European Loc Pool has proven to be an excellent partner for NeS. The ELP team not only offers the right locomotives but also essential services and maintenance. As a customer, we benefit from the extensive experience of the ELP team,” says Felix Hils, pleased with the partnership with ELP.

The first EuroDual from NeS has been in operation since July 2023, the second is expected in Q4 2024, and the delivery for the third EuroDual is planned for Q2 2025.

More about Hybrid Locomotives

European Loc Pool (ELP) focuses on innovative six-axle hybrid locomotives from Stadler, thereby setting new standards in European rail freight transport. The EuroDual and Euro9000 locomotives revolutionize European Rail Freight with their combination of electric and diesel operation, also enabling seamless last-mile and shunting operations.

The EuroDual, as a forerunner in the portfolio of European Loc Pool, is a game-changer in rail freight. With its tractive effort of 500 kN and a performance of up to 2.8 MW in diesel and 6.2 MW in electric operation, it offers up to 40% higher loading capacity. The EuroDual is already successfully in operation in Germany, Austria, France, and Scandinavia and was recently approved in Serbia. Slovenia and Croatia will follow in the first quarter of 2024.

EuroDual Locomotive | European Loc Pool

The Euro9000, the ‘next generation’ locomotive, stands for peak performance in the European rail industry. With a tractive effort of 500 kN and a performance of up to 1.9 MW in diesel and 9 MW in electric operation, it enables up to 40% higher loading capacity. As a hybrid multi-system electric locomotive, the Euro9000 expands the geographical deployment and efficiency on the European Rail Network. In addition to the advantages in last-mile- and shunting operations, the Euro9000 distinguishes itself on 3kV DC tracks with a special capability: it features a ‘boost’ capability, enabling it to combine its electric power with the diesel engines, leading to an impressive total performance of 7.7MW at the wheels.

As the ‘launching customer’, European Loc Pool ordered the first ten Euro9000 locomotives from Stadler already in May 2019, and since mid-2023, the ‘next generation’ locomotive has been operating in Europe. The Euro9000 is approved in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Italy will follow in 2024.

Euro9000 Locomotive | European Loc Pool

About European Loc Pool AG

European Loc Pool (ELP) is a leading provider of innovative leasing and services for locomotives, based in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. ELP’s full-service leasing package includes preventative and corrective maintenance (including major overhauls), covered with corresponding availability and reliability guarantees. Additionally, ELP offers locomotive driver training and an innovative insurance package tailored to modern, six-axle hybrid locomotives. Since its establishment in May 2018, ELP has ordered 124 locomotives, of which over 100 have been leased, and has already serviced over 30 operators in 6 countries.

The vision of ELP is to positively disrupt the European Rail Freight Industry. The experienced team at ELP places great emphasis on safety, reliability, cost-efficiency, and sustainability to exceed customer expectations.

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Press contact European Loc Pool:

Henrike Wilkens
Marketing & Communications
E-mail: henrike.wilkens@europeanlocpool.com

About Netzwerkbahn Sachsen GmbH

Netzwerkbahn Sachsen GmbH (NeS) is an independent, medium-sized railway company based in the state capital, Dresden. The company was founded in 2011 and has been independently providing rail transport services since 2019. NeS also supplies qualified personnel in the railway transport sector and acts as the operating railway company for a connecting railway. NeS is constantly driven by the goal of utilizing the rail transport system in all its facets and generating the greatest possible potential in all areas.

For more information, visit www.netzwerkbahn-sachsen.de or follow us on Instagram @netzwerkbahn_sachsen.

Presse contact NeS

Falk Biesold 
+49 351 / 65288692
E-Mail: falk.biesold@netzwerkbahn-sachsen.de