The Spanish government has tasked the Ministry of Transport, Mobility, and Urban Development with organizing a tender for the modernization and maintenance of Series 311 shunting locomotives through the railway infrastructure operator Adif, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Series 311 locomotive modernization
Photo: Adif

The contract to upgrade 43 locomotives is expected to be worth around 55 million euros.

The main goal is to extend the service life of the locomotives and improve their reliability. The project includes the modernization of key systems and components, which will ensure higher operational efficiency.

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Additionally, technical maintenance of the locomotives is planned for five years to guarantee their safety and functionality.

Series 311 shunting locomotives play a crucial role in servicing freight terminals and railway infrastructure, handling last-mile tasks and other shunting operations.

Adif currently operates 97 shunting locomotives, including 43 Series 311 and 54 Series 310 models.

The company also owns 29 locomotives designed for servicing the national network.

The planned modernization will upgrade the equipment and keep it operational, increasing the locomotives’ lifespan and performance.

In the coming years, new machines are expected to enter service for various railway gauges, highlighting Spain’s commitment to improving and updating its railway infrastructure.

Photo: Adif

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