Stadler Locomotives to Enhance Operations for Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway

Montreux Oberland Bernois has signed a contract with Stadler to supply six locomotives. These locomotives will be used for passenger and railway operations, crucial for their service. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The new meter-gauge locomotives are designed for the Goldenpass Express line, passing through Montreux, Gstaad, and Zweisimmen. These locomotives can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h, increasing their operational flexibility.

The locomotives are equipped with the latest technologies to ensure high performance on difficult parts of the route. With a power output of 3 MW, they can push or pull trains, enhancing their operational versatility.

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Stadler specifically developed these locomotives to meet the requirements of railway operators. Four locomotives are intended for passenger transport, while two others are for railway tasks.

Hybrid locomotives, which will be used for infrastructure maintenance, feature new technologies. They can operate with or without an overhead line, making them unique for different applications.

The CEO of MOB highlighted the importance of this purchase for the future of the Goldenpass Express. He emphasized that these locomotives will open new possibilities for improving passenger services.

A Stadler representative expressed confidence in the success of the project, noting the long-term cooperation. They highly value the opportunity to continue supplying MOB with modern locomotives.

Thanks to the contract, MOB’s older locomotives will be replaced with modern Stadler models. This will help enhance service quality and improve transportation efficiency across their network.

The order for locomotives was placed together with Transports de la Région Morges-Bière-Cossonay. This collaboration allowed both companies to reduce their costs significantly.

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