Express Service OOD supplies battery locomotives worldwide
06.10.2025
Bulgarian firm Express Service OOD is now one of the globe’s leading battery shunting locomotive makers. The new-age machines are a synthesis of energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability, giving zero emissions, along with a little maintenance need.
This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Express Service battery locomotives are one of the leading products of the company, which has now started being delivered to customers in several parts of the globe.
Express Service OOD — Company Profile
Express Service OOD is a Bulgarian train manufacturing company based in Ruse, Bulgaria. The firm creates, constructs, and maintains battery locomotives and other tractions, as well as provides modernization services for older orders.
Since 2005, Express Service has been designing high-end battery traction sets for shunting and industrial services requiring quiet, clean, and efficient solutions. The firm takes high-quality components supplied worldwide and locally produces all battery shunting locos in its own state-of-the-art workshops. Adherence to European quality and safety specifications provides high reliability for ultimate service life for each loco built.
Applications of Express Service OOD Battery Shunting Locomotives
Express Service exports its battery locomotives worldwide. They are mainly used in:
- locomotive and rolling stock depots,
- rolling stock manufacturing plants,
- heavy industrial facilities,
- ports and container terminals,
- logistics hubs and warehouses.
Thanks to their relatively low rated speed, these battery shunting locomotives deliver excellent starting tractive effort, making them ideal for repetitive shunting operations and environments with frequent stops and long idle periods.
Energy Efficiency and Operating Advantages
Operational experience shows that electricity costs per work shift rarely exceed €10, which is significantly lower than for comparable diesel locomotives.
The absence of local emissions, reduced noise levels, and simplified maintenance make Express Service battery locomotives a smart, sustainable alternative for modern industry.
Technical Features and Advantages of Express Service OOD
- Use of high-quality components from leading international suppliers.
- Ability to configure traction control systems according to customer requirements.
- Remote control capability and compatibility with train pneumatic brake systems.
- Liquid-cooled AC motor controllers for enhanced durability.
- Power range from 12 to 130 kW, weight of two-axle versions from 9 to 36 tons.
- Best price-to-quality ratio in Europe, confirmed by satisfied customers.
Express Service Battery Locomotive Range
ES1000
- Weight: 25 t
- Rated power: 60 kW
- Tractive effort: 1,000 t
- Battery capacity: 100 kWh
- Charging time: 5.5 h
- Battery life: over 1,800 cycles
- Maximum speed: up to 8 km/h
The ES1000 is a compact and efficient battery shunting locomotive, ideal for light and medium-duty operations.
ES3000
- Weight: 48 t
- Rated power: 90 kW
- Tractive effort: 3,000 t
- Battery capacity: 220 kWh
- Charging time: 5.5 h
- Battery life: over 1,800 cycles
- Maximum speed: up to 10 km/h
In its heavy-duty configuration, the ES3000 battery locomotive reaches up to 50 tons and can move trains weighing up to 4,000 tons at low speeds.
This model is ideally suited for ports, steelworks, and large industrial facilities.
Proven in Practice
Battery shunting locomotives manufactured by Express Service OOD have been successful in Bulgaria, France, the Great Britain, Ukraine, and other nations.
A recent Ukrainian contract for Ukrzaliznytsia calls for supply of ten battery locomotives under a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) program — sealing the company’s robust overseas image and technological credibility.
Customer Benefits
- Very low energy and maintenance costs.
- Customizable systems adapted to specific operational requirements.
- Full compatibility with existing rail infrastructure.
- Proven reliability and long service life.
- European manufacturing quality and technical support.
Introduction Battery shunting locomotives of Express Service OOD are a combination of novelty, reliability, and economy. Their good tractive ability, regenerative braking feature, and small operational costs make them the best choice for firms seeking environmentally friendly transport solutions.
Express Service continues setting its world position strong when it provides sophisticated, eco-friendly battery locomotives which redefine efficiency and sustainability for the modern rails.
Contacts:
www.lz1866.com
info@lz1866.com
DZS, Ruse 7011, Bulgaria
Tel. +359 88 7412838
News on railway transport, industry, and railway technologies from Railway Supply that you might have missed:
Where are Express Service OOD battery locomotives used?
In locomotive and rolling stock depots, manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, ports, and logistics terminals.
What are the electricity operating costs for battery shunting locomotives?
In real-world operation, electricity costs per work shift typically do not exceed €10.
What are the key advantages compared to diesel shunting locomotives?
Zero on-site emissions, low noise levels, regenerative braking, reduced maintenance expenses, and reliable operation in frequent start-stop cycles.
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