photo: RAILTARGET/DualShunter 2000: CZ LOKO's Hybrid Revolution in Rail Technology at TRAKO 2023
The rail industry has witnessed yet another significant technological advancement with the introduction of CZ LOKO's DualShunter 2000 at the TRAKO railway fair in Gdańsk, Poland. Designed for medium-duty shunting and line service, this locomotive operates on both electrified 3 kV DC and 25 kV, 50 Hz AC lines, marking a notable shift towards energy-efficient rail solutions.
Its 895 kW Caterpillar C32 EU Stage V diesel engine facilitates seamless operation on sidings and non-electrified lines, eliminating the need for two separate locomotives or diesel-only operations, which previously posed environmental concerns.
The DualShunter 2000 showcases impressive technical specifications across both its AC and DC versions. Boasting a standard track gauge of 1,435 mm and compliance with TSI standards, it features an undercarriage arrangement denoted as B0' B0'. With a maximum operating speed of 120 km/h and a curve radius of 80 m, the locomotive is categorized under the C2 line class.
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At the TRAKO fair in Gdańsk, CZ LOKO unveiled the DualShunter 2000, a game-changing locomotive that seamlessly merges diesel propulsion with electric…
Key components include a railway electrification system of 25 kV, 50 Hz for the AC version and 3 kV DC for its counterpart. Both versions harness a power transmission of AC/AC, driven by the CAT C32 diesel engine, delivering a substantial output of 895 kW. The locomotive's traction force peaks at 262 kN, and its nominal weight stands at 80 tons. The vehicle’s dimensions are detailed with a length of 18,000 mm for the AC version, 16,400 mm for the DC, a consistent height of 4,280 mm, and a width of 3,060 mm, all encapsulated within the G1 vehicle outline.
Source of information: CZ LOKO