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BELog Expands Fleet with Fourth EuroDual – Boosting Performance, Flexibility, and Sustainability
Keltern / Frauenfeld, 06 May 2025
BELog Baustoffe-Entsorgung-Logistik GmbH & Co. KG and European Loc Pool (ELP) are taking their strong partnership to the next level. By signing a new leasing contract for a fourth EuroDual locomotive, BELog reaffirms its trust in ELP’s technology and service offering. This decision reflects a clear strategic focus on efficiency, reliability, and future-proof transport solutions.
Over the past years, the EuroDual has proven to be the powerful backbone of BELog’s transport fleet. With an electric output of 6.2 megawatts, a robust diesel engine, and a tractive effort of 500 kilonewtons, it meets the highest demands in the construction material and waste logistics sectors. The locomotive excels not only on main lines but especially in areas with weak infrastructure and on non-electrified routes.
“We have once again chosen the EuroDual because it consistently demonstrates its strengths in our day-to-day operations,” explains Timo Pape, Managing Director of BELog. “Compared to our older vehicles, it is significantly more reliable and requires less maintenance. This increases the availability of our transport services and boosts customer satisfaction.”
A key advantage for BELog is the EuroDual’s ability to seamlessly switch between electric and diesel operation. This enables access to loading and unloading points without overhead lines – eliminating the need for additional shunting locomotives or external service providers. As such, the EuroDual serves as a true all-round solution for companies with complex logistics requirements.
“The flexibility of this locomotive is a key element of our success,” Pape adds. “It allows us to operate efficiently and independently – even in remote regions, on heavily trafficked routes, or during infrastructure-related detours.”
The fourth EuroDual will primarily operate on routes between Central and Southern Germany, including destinations such as Stuttgart and Heidenheim. There, it will transport heavy construction materials on high-traffic lines, maximizing tractive effort while minimizing energy consumption. The dual-mode technology significantly reduces diesel usage and CO₂ emissions compared to conventional diesel locomotives.
“The EuroDual enables us to transport up to 35% more freight compared to traditional locomotives. This translates to approximately 840 tonnes of additional capacity – or the equivalent of about 30 fewer truck journeys,” Pape explains. “These figures speak for themselves and show how modern rail technology contributes to easing the burden on road infrastructure.”
Through its full-service leasing models, ELP not only delivers technical excellence but also fosters a partnership based on mutual trust. Maintenance, servicing, and availability are fully covered by ELP, allowing BELog to focus on its core business.
Willem Goosen, CEO of ELP, is delighted by BELog’s continued trust: “BELog is a prime example of the smart application of modern traction solutions. Their decision to once again choose the EuroDual is both confirmation and motivation for us. We look forward to continuing our work together toward a sustainable future for rail freight transport.”
By adding a fourth EuroDual to its fleet, BELog demonstrates that progress and sustainability in rail freight transport are not mutually exclusive. Together with ELP, the company will continue to set benchmarks for efficient, flexible, and resource-saving transport solutions in Germany and beyond. Delivery of the new locomotive is scheduled for October this year.
About SCHWENK/BELog
BELog is the transport division of SCHWENK. Founded in 1847 in Ulm, SCHWENK is one of the oldest family-owned companies in the German construction materials industry. Its core business is divided into four segments: cement, sand & gravel, concrete, and concrete pumps.
The basic materials for SCHWENK’s construction products – limestone, crushed stone, sand, and gravel – are typically sourced from their own deposits and extraction sites. Together, they form the foundation for concrete production. Combined with their in-house concrete pumping services and high-quality consulting, SCHWENK offers a comprehensive range of services for its customers.
SCHWENK is active both nationally and internationally, with numerous subsidiaries and associated companies across various sectors, including construction materials, research institutions, and agricultural enterprises.
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European Loc Pool specializes in innovative six-axle hybrid locomotives with a performance of up to 2.8 MW in diesel mode, 9 MW in electric mode, and a tractive effort of 500 kN. All locomotives come standard with ETCS Baseline 3 for operation on Category 2 lines. The first ELP EuroDual locomotives have been operating on the German rail network since April 2020. They enable seamless operation on electrified and non-electrified routes, including last-mile and shunting operations. All dual locomotives are equipped with remote-control capability.
Starting in mid-2023, the second generation of ELP’s dual locomotives, the Euro9000, will be deployed across all European corridors as hybrid multi-system electric locomotives. European Loc Pool ordered the first ten Euro9000 locomotives from Stadler in May 2019 as the launch customer. The first version, with 1.9 MW diesel and 9 MW electric power at 500 kN tractive effort, will be used in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, and Switzerland, with subsequent expansion to additional countries and corridors.
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Morena Di Nardo
Marketing & Communications
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Press Contact BELog
Timo Pape
Geschaftsführung
E-mail: timo.pape@schwenk.com