3 more Re 484 for SBB Cargo

Rumor has it that SBB Cargo ordered 3 additional Re 484 locomotives from Bombardier. This after they had cancelled part of their Re 474 order with Siemens. Guess they’re happier with the Re 484 than with the Re 474. I think that actually makes sense - the Re 474 was supposed to be a gap-filler anyway, because it was originally thought that they would be available earlier than the Re 484s. Which then turned out to be the other way round. Plus, the Re 484 is part of the same family as the Re 482, which should offer advantages in maintenance cost, etc.

Posted in: Uncategorized | December 8, 2005 9:47 am