VOSSLOH ESPAÑA RECEIVES FIRST ORDER OF 15 EUROLIGHT LOCOMOTIVES
Vossloh España has received a first order of fifteen EUROLIGHT UK locomotives, which is the result of its international trade strategy in recent years.The EUROLIGHT is the diesel-electric locomotive with the best weight-power relation in Europe (less than 20 tons per axle and 2.800 Kw power), and the result of a work of research and innovation developed by Vossloh España in the plant of Albuixech (Valencia).
The EUROLIGHT UK version stands out due to its versatility, powerful motor and maximum speed of 160 km. Furthermore, this version complies with all the European standards in terms of security, emissions and it is environmentally friendly.
Specifically, this order of fifteen locomotives with further options for future orders, are based on the EUROLIGHT platform. This version has been developed for UK in conjunction with Beacon Rail Leasing and DRS and will be used for intermodal and passenger train operations. The first units will arrive in UK in late 2013.
Direct Rail Services offers freight and passenger train services in the United Kingdom since 1995, employs more than 300 people and maintains a sustained growth thanks to its expansion as rail operator.
This contract is worth roughly € 50 million.
Albuixech (Valencia), 19 January 2012
Vossloh España,S.A
Pol. Ind. del Mediterráneo
Mitxera, nº.6
46550 Albuixech (Valencia)
Spain
Mr. Juan José Sanchís
Phone: (+34) 96 141 50 00
Fax: (+34) 96 141 50 07
Email: juan-jose.sanchis@ve.vossloh.com