The locomotive fleet of KTZ consists of 1,661 units of equipment, including electric and diesel locomotives, with a wear rate of 57.9%. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The locomotive fleet of KTZ consists of 1,661 units of equipment, including electric and diesel locomotives, with a wear rate of 57.9%

Updating the Locomotive Fleet of KTZ: Solutions

The locomotive fleet of KTZ’s subsidiary, “KTZ – Freight Transportation,” includes 1,661 units of equipment, including 548 electric locomotives, 684 mainline diesel locomotives, and 429 shunting locomotives.

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The average age of the equipment exceeds 24 years, leading to significant wear. Overall, the wear rate of the fleet is 57.9%, indicating the need for updating and modernization.

Due to the high wear and tear of the locomotives, the company faces the challenge of modernizing and renewing its rolling stock. To improve the efficiency of transportation, it is crucial not only to update the fleet but also to reduce maintenance costs for older equipment.

The company is planning substantial investments to update the locomotives and improve their condition.

Currently, “KTZ – Freight Transportation” is actively working on renewing the rolling stock. The company is developing a strategy for purchasing new locomotives, as well as repairing and modernizing existing ones.

In the future, without addressing the issue of wear, maintaining competitiveness in the market will become a difficult task.

Wear and Tear of KTZ Locomotives: How to Update the Equipment?

The average age of the locomotives in “KTZ – Freight Transportation” indicates a high level of wear. In the near future, the company plans to take measures to update and modernize the locomotives. The aging equipment also leads to higher maintenance and repair costs, which affects the overall efficiency of transportation.

To address the wear issue, the company is developing plans to modernize the fleet and purchase new units. It is important to note that new investments in equipment updates will significantly improve the quality of transportation and reduce operational costs.

In the future, updating the locomotive fleet will be a key factor in maintaining stability and competitiveness in the transportation services market.

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