British Rail Class 99

The British Rail Class 99 will be a class of dual-mode electro-diesel Co-Co locomotives able to haul freight trains on both electrified and non-electrified lines. It is a UK version of the Stadler Euro Dual locomotive. In April 2022 Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight signed an agreement for the supply of 30 locomotives including spare parts.[1][2]

For train ferries, see British Rail Class 99 (ships).

British Rail Class 99
Type and origin
Power typeElectro-diesel
BuilderStadler Rail
Build date2022
Total produced30
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo'Co'
 • CommonwealthCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Electric system/s25 kV 50Hz
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Prime moverCAT
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power output6,000 kW (8,050 hp) (electric)
Tractive effort500 kN (110,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsGB Railfreight
Numbers99001–99030
Delivered2025 (scheduled)
DispositionUnder construction

References
  1. "GBRf orders Stadler bi-mode Class 99 locomotives". Rail News. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  2. "Stadler Class 99 bi-mode Co'Co' locomotive being introduced to UK in deal with Beacon Rail and GBRf". RailBusinessDaily. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
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