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Switzerland : Stadler announces first ever contract in Turkey for Korfez Ulastirma, which seals their biggest locomotive purchase
Publish Date : 30-Aug-2019
Stadler together with Turkish rail freight operator Korfez Ulast rma announce the contract for seven hybrid locomotives of the EURODUAL type to be used in rail freight transport services in Turkey, as well as a maintenance agreement for eight years. Stadler and Korfez Ulast rma, the logistics affiliate of Turkeys largest refinery Tupra , signed a contract for the supply of seven Co'Co' hybrid locomotives of the EURODUAL type, as well as spare parts and a full service maintenance agreement for 8 years. The first locomotive is expected to be delivered by 2021 according to the contract.
These versatile locomotives are the first hybrid locomotives in Turkey. Korfez Ula t rma will use them in freight transport services combining both 25 kV AC electric and diesel operating modes on lines with high gradient, where a strong traction force is required. The new EURODUAL will be utilized as a single locomotive to haul up to 2000 tons fuel product trains, which will improve the operational efficiency of the Turkish rail operator. The EURODUAL boasts a power range of 2,8 MW in diesel-electric operation and 6,15 MW in electric catenary operation, as well as an outstanding tractive effort of up to 500 kN, thanks to six-powered axles and a stateof-the-art adhesion control system.
Including this contract, the number of locomotives sold from the new generation of CoCo locomotives developed and manufactured by Stadler Valencia amounts to 74 units. Korfez Ula t rma is the first private operator in Turkey to secure a licence for freight transportation, since the government began issuing licenses to use its mainlines two years ago. Inigo Parra, Managing Director of Stadler Valencia, emphasised the importance of the project and the advantages of the new platform: We are proud to expand the market of EURODUAL locomotives to Turkey and appreciate the trust of our client. The agreement corroborates our commitment to the development of this new locomotive family, offering rail operators numerous economic and environmental benefits."
Tufan Ba ar r, General Manager of Korfez Ula t rma said: We are rapidly growing our resources to increase our share in rail freight market and proud to have sealed the agreement with Stadler, a reputable player of the railway industry. This deal signifies the supply of the first batch of imported locomotives into Turkey for a private sector player. The addition of powerful EURODUAL locomotives in our fleet will support our rail operations, providing us with a strong competitive advantage.
