Class 93
| The British Rail Class 93 is a
tri-mode locomotive built by Stadler Rail in Valencia. Three different
power sources are used to power the locomotive – 4,000 kW (5,400 hp) 25
kV AC overhead electric power, or a 900 kW (1,200 hp) diesel engine
supplemented by a 400 kW (540 hp) battery – allowing the locomotive to
be used on both electrified and non-electrified lines. Rail Operations Group is the sole operator and have ordered ten locomotives. |