RBP AND RAILPOOL SIGN AGREEMENT FOR FIVE MODULA HYBRID SHUNTING LOCOMOTIVES

RAILPOOL, one of Europe’s leading leasing companies for electric locomotives, and Rheinische Bahnpersonal- und Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH (“RBP”) signed one of the first full-service leasing contracts for a total of five state-of-the-art hybrid shunting locomotives in Siegburg. The Modula locomotives will be delivered from Q3/2026 and will run until mid-2027.

RBP is one of the first rail transport companies to use this pioneering technology with flexible energy sources, energy recovery and state-of-the-art ergonomics for the train driver. In addition to the EDD’s ability to use overhead line power, the latest generation of load-dependent diesel engines ensure significant CO2 reductions and energy savings. The locomotives are also equipped with the European Train Control System (ETCS) and radio remote control on delivery. The dual engine plus battery (BDD) delivers 1,000 kW, while the EDD variant delivers 2.5 MW under the overhead line and 1,000 kW in diesel mode. The locomotives also master tight curve radii in sidings of just 75 meters.

Volkmar Günther, Head of Sales at RAILPOOL, is delighted about the expansion of the partnership with RBP: “We are very pleased that our previous cooperation in the electric locomotive sector has been very well received and that we can offer RBP and its customers state-of-the-art hybrid shunting locomotives with the Modula platform, which contribute to greater reliability and simplification in rail operations. We are convinced that these modern locomotives will further strengthen rail as a mode of transport and make a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. We will also set higher standards in full service for shunting locomotives.“