New Traxx Shunter Locomotive Platform

Alstom is developing a new platform for shunting locomotives called Traxx Shunter, according to the railway magazine Railway Supply, citing Rollingstock.

The main feature of this new four-axle platform is its hybrid nature, with the ability to operate in three different traction modes: electric (Traxx Shunter model), battery-electric (Traxx Shunter B), and hydrogen-powered (Traxx Shunter H).

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All variants will have an initial traction force of 300 kN, a maximum speed of 120 km/h, and the capability to navigate curves with a minimum radius of 75 meters. They can also be operated in sets of up to four locomotives.

The power output of Traxx Shunter when using the electric grid or batteries will be 2 MW (peak at 2.5 MW), while using fuel cells, it will be 1 MW, and when powered by diesel, it will be 750 kW.

Traxx Shunter B can be equipped with batteries with a capacity of up to 500 kWh.

The range of Traxx Shunter H will be 24 hours.

(Illustration: Alstom)

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