Siemens Mobility dispatches first D9 electric freight locomotive to IR

Siemens Mobility has despatched the first D9 electric freight locomotive of 9,000 horsepower (hp) capacity to IR for commercial operations. The project is delivered under a life cycle partnership model, which involves design, manufacturing, commissioning and 35 years of full-service maintenance. Siemens secured a contract from IR in January 2023 for the supply of 1,200 of these locomotives. It is a six-axle locomotive adhering to European standard EN 14363, and designed to operate at a maximum speed of 120 kmph. It also features advanced digital systems such as Railigent X for predictive maintenance and data-driven performance optimisation. During its normal operation, the locomotive with an axle load of 22.5 tonnes can transport loads of up to 5,800 tonnes on the defined gradients.