CRRC, a major Chinese railway technology manufacturer, has introduced the new XNY shunting locomotive with battery traction, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

shunting locomotive with battery traction

This 1.5-megawatt locomotive, equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery, can transport trains weighing up to 1,200 tons over a distance of up to 128 km.

ES1000 battery-electric shunter

A unique fast-charging system allows replenishing 1 kW of energy in just 3 seconds. The locomotive is also equipped with monitoring sensors and a remote control system.

CRRC claims that the efficiency of the new machine surpasses that of a diesel locomotive by 12%, and maintenance over its lifecycle costs 20% less.

shunting locomotive with battery traction

The company commenced the production of battery locomotives in 2020 and continues its innovative streak, delivering the most powerful battery-equipped locomotive with a 1 MWh capacity to a client in Brazil.

Photo: Xinhua

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