Mongolian Railways Locomotives has Shipped from GE

Mongolian Railways has acquired the first Evolution Series locomotive from GE Transportation, featuring AC technology for enhanced pulling power and reduced wheel slippage compared to conventional DC systems.

September 30, 2009 12:16 pm | Last Update: August 7, 2015 12:19 pm

Mongolian Railways has received its first Evolution Series locomotive from GE Transportation.

The locomotive will be leased by the railway company to the country’s Ulaanbaatar Railway, which connects Mongolia with Europe, East Asia and South East Asia.

The engine uses AC locomotive technology as opposed to conventional DC technology for higher pulling capability and less wheel slippage.

The locomotive has dynamic brakes in addition to air brakes to reduce wheel and brake shoe wear by 20–40%.

TAGS: mongolia railway latest news, mongolian railway locomotives, mongolian railway news, mongolian railway tenders

railwaynews

Railway infrastructure, rolling stock and transport technologies specialist focused on global rail industry developments, high-speed rail systems, signaling technologies and freight transportation. Covering railway investments, public transport modernization, rail operations and international mobility projects across Europe, Asia and North America.