Stadler Valencia Presents Special Features of new LTG Cargo Locomotives in Vilnius

Íñigo Parra, CEO of Stadler Valencia, presented more details about the special features of these electric traction units during his visit to Vilnius.

“LTG Cargo transports half of all freight in Lithuania on the Vilnius-Klaipėda route. This railway section's electrification will be completed by the end of this year. Currently, the locomotives hauling freight on this route consume around 10 million litres of diesel fuel annually, resulting in approximately 32,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. While this is at least six times less than transporting the same load and distance by truck, we are committed to becoming even greener. By using electric locomotives, we will not only enhance efficiency but also provide climate-neutral transport,” says Eglė Šimė, CEO of LTG Cargo.

“We are pleased to introduce this new development of our EURODUAL family, which represents a significant milestone for our company as it opens a new market. The EURO family boosts energy efficiency, performance, and reliability resulting in an optimal LCC and long-term profitability of rail operations. These high-performance locomotives enable the transport of heavier trains with just one locomotive, facilitating a higher payload and lower traction costs,” adds Íñigo Parra.

The electric locomotives produced for LTG Cargo are based on Stadler's existing Eurodual six-axle locomotive model but have been adapted for broad gauge and the Lithuanian climate. They will operate in temperatures as low as -40ºC and will be equipped with a winter equipment package to ensure reliable performance in extreme conditions.

These new electric traction units will have a maximum speed of 120 km/h and can haul 5,700-tonne trainsets with a tractive power of up to 6.15 MW. The two driver's cabins are ergonomically designed to comply with European noise and comfort requirements. An on-board CCTV system will allow the driver to monitor both the direction of travel and the rear view from either cab, enhancing visibility and safety.

This contract for the production of electric locomotives marks Stadler Valencia's first agreement in Lithuania.