Siemens to build 60 electric passenger locomotives for SNCB/NMBS

According to a report in the Belgian newspaper Gazet van Antwerpen (not available online, scanned copy here), Siemens Transportation has won the tender for new electric passenger locomotives in Belgium, against strong competition from Alstom (who were hoping to be able to sell their PRIMA 6000 series locomotive) and Bombardier. The new locomotives will be based on the Eurosprinter series and will be similar to the E191s for Mitsui and LE4700 for Portugal (for more details on these, see railcolor.net). They will have a top speed of 200km/h and will be able to run under three voltage systems: 25kV AC, 3kV DC and 1.5kV DC. Delivery should be from Januar 2009 through October 2009.

(via Zug & Eisenbahn Blog)

Posted in: Belgium, Rolling Stock, Siemens | January 14, 2007 10:15 pm