Stadler Rail wins contract to supply 35 mainline locomotives to Turkish TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.

Stadler has signed an agreement with Turkish TCDD Taşımacılık to deliver 35 Co'Co' EURO4001 locomotives. The EURO4001 is the most modern and powerful diesel-electric locomotive in Europe. It was specially engineered for heavy freight services on non-electrified lines and steep gradients.

Success story continues

This order continues the success story of the EURO locomotive family. Over 400 units have already been sold in 12 European countries as well as in Uruguay and Turkey. EURO family locomotives in the EURODUAL version have already operated in Turkey with high reliability and with high energy efficiency for the past four years.

The locomotives ordered by TCDD Taşımacılık will be designed and manufactured at Stadler's Valencia competence centre. In addition to Stadler Service Türkiye, Stadler will work closely with Turkish partners AYKAL Group A.Ş. and CERTIFER Türkiye to ensure timely delivery, local integration and seamless entry into service.

Significant reduction in emissions with full interoperability

Fully compliant with Euro Stage V emission standards, the EURO4001 reduces particulate matter emissions by more than 90% and nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons by over 50% compared to the existing fleet, while meeting European TSI interoperability requirements and featuring both ETCS Level 2 train control system and the Turkish national ATS system.

Important hub for freight transport in the region

Turkey is increasingly becoming a key transit country for rail freight transport between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. To promote the shift from road to rail and increase market share, the Turkish rail freight market is currently being liberalized. The government is making significant investments in expanding the rail sector to establish Turkey as an international logistics hub. A crucial part of this strategy is the modernization of the locomotive fleet with state-of-the-art freight locomotives. These measures aim to increase the annual transport volume to around 400,000 containers by 2030 - a substantial rise compared to 29,000 containers in 2021.

"The EURO4001 is the most advanced and powerful diesel-electric locomotive in Europe. We are delighted that it will enable us to make a significant contribution to Turkey's goal of creating an efficient, interoperable freight transport network that is committed to reducing emissions," said Iñigo Parra, CEO Stadler Valencia.

Wichtigste Fahrzeugdaten

Spurweite 1.435 mm

Achsfolge Co'Co'

Getriebe AC / AC

Dieselmotor CAT C175-16, Stufe V

Dieselmotorleistung 2.800 kW

Anfahrzugkraft 500 kN

Dauerzugkraft 430 kN

Höchstgeschwindigkeit 120 km/h