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Planned railway locomotive to be used in the United Kingdom From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The British Rail Class 99 is a planned class of dual-mode electro-diesel Co-Co locomotives that will haul freight trains on both electrified and non-electrified lines. It will be based on the Stadler Euro Dual platform.
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The 75 mph (120 km/h) locomotive will have a maximum tractive effort of "up to" 500 kN, and a power output of 6,000 kW (8,000 hp) at the wheel in electric mode.[1] These figures exceed those of the diesel-powered British Rail Class 66.
Peter Dearman, an expert in traction electrification,[2] reports in Rail Engineer that the Class 99 may only be able to deliver 1,600 kW (2,100 hp) at the rail in diesel mode.[3]
In April 2022, Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight signed an agreement for the supply of 30 locomotives to replace their Class 66 locomotives.[4][1] Introduction to service is expected in 2025.[5] They will be maintained by Stadler at a new facility in Leicester.[6]
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