Frauenfeld, Switzerland, January, 25, 2024
European Loc Pool (ELP), a leading provider of innovative locomotive leasing services, proudly announces the completion of a significant contract with BM Bahndienste GmbH for one EuroDual locomotive. This contract marks a milestone: it is the 100th six-axle hybrid locomotive that ELP has leased under a long-term full-service leasing contract. As a company with only a five-year history in the European rail freight industry, ELP continues to set ambitious goals to positively transform the market.
The collaboration between ELP and BM Bahndienste, a specialist in track construction logistics, personnel services, traction, and transportation, signals another step in the evolution of rail freight transport. BM Bahndienste has chosen the EuroDual to expand its offering in construction site traffic. This locomotive will be used on various routes and axes as needed, especially in the area of construction logistics and transportation, where its dual operation with full-load diesel offers unbeatable advantages on non-electrified routes.
The decision for the EuroDual was based on its impressive features, such as high towing loads and the installed ALSTOM Atlas ETCS L2 BL3.4.0. Additionally, the remote control offers full flexibility in use, without the need for additional personnel or the purchase of external services. Traction power, sustainability, energy efficiency, and flexibility were decisive factors for BM Bahndienste.
Manfred Merkel, Managing Director of BM Bahndienste, comments on the partnership: “The EuroDual offers us exactly the flexibility and performance we need for our diverse tasks in rail transport. With ELP, we have found a partner who shares our vision of efficient and sustainable rail transport.”
European Loc Pool is pleased to have reached this important milestone. The contract for the 100th locomotive underscores ELP’s commitment to offering innovative solutions for rail freight transport and having a positive impact on the industry.
Willem Goosen, CEO of European Loc Pool, emphasizes the company’s vision: “Our goal is to positively disrupt the European rail freight transport industry – and we are well on our way to achieving this quickly and successfully! We congratulate BM Bahndienste on their decision to lease their first EuroDual from us.”
The handover of the EuroDual to BM Bahndienste is scheduled for December 2024.
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 BM Bahndienste GmbH
BM Bahndienste GmbH is a medium-sized private railway transport company based at the railway logistics hub in Karlsruhe, Germany. The company’s range of services includes track construction logistics, personnel services, first and last mile services, and the growing areas of traction and transportation. The company’s origins in track construction logistics are reflected in all areas of its operations today. Its daily activities are characterized by high flexibility and maximum quality and safety. Well-trained employees, including at its own training center, are the foundation of the company’s success and continuous development.
The company’s operational scope covers all regions in Germany, with a focus on Southern Germany. With the EuroDual from Stadler and ELP as a full-service leasing partner, BM Bahndienste is taking the next step in its successful development as a provider of comprehensive railway logistics solutions.
Press Contact BM Bahndienste:
BM Bahndienste GmbH
Christoph Zimpel
Managing Director
Maybachstraße 10
76227 Karlsruhe
Phone: 0721 791 960 55
Email: c.zimpel@bm-bahndienste.de
