Simpson sees bi-mode locomotives as the start of a UK revolution

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Regardless of fuel supply, full line speed freight is the dawn of a new era for British Rail freight. Maggie Simpson, the director general of the Rail Freight Group, has welcomed the recently announced arrival of the UK version of Stadler’s Eurodual locomotive as the beginning of more than just a modal shift in motive power.

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2 comments op “Simpson sees bi-mode locomotives as the start of a UK revolution”

Rob Morgan|11.05.22|13:01

What happened to Class 93’s that are already ordered, or are the 99’s just 93’s in disguise?

bönström bönström|11.05.22|15:03

Electrification now has to include a hybrid function, when ware owners have shifted strategy to On Demand and high quality, On Time, deliveries is a must.

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Simpson sees bi-mode locomotives as the start of a UK revolution

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Regardless of fuel supply, full line speed freight is the dawn of a new era for British Rail freight. Maggie Simpson, the director general of the Rail Freight Group, has welcomed the recently announced arrival of the UK version of Stadler’s Eurodual locomotive as the beginning of more than just a modal shift in motive power.

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Author: Simon Walton

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2 comments op “Simpson sees bi-mode locomotives as the start of a UK revolution”

Rob Morgan|11.05.22|13:01

What happened to Class 93’s that are already ordered, or are the 99’s just 93’s in disguise?

bönström bönström|11.05.22|15:03

Electrification now has to include a hybrid function, when ware owners have shifted strategy to On Demand and high quality, On Time, deliveries is a must.

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