Every of the 50 engines can be put in in pairs on the trains. Credit score: Rolls-Royce plc.
Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to offer 50 mtu Sequence 4000 engines for high-speed trains in Saudi Arabia.
The order, positioned by practice producer Stadler Bussnang, will assist the operation of ten new trains on the Dammam to Riyadh route, which is able to attain speeds of as much as 200km/h.
Uncover B2B Advertising and marketing That Performs
Mix enterprise intelligence and editorial excellence to achieve engaged professionals throughout 36 main media platforms.
Discover out extra
Previous to their deployment, 4 of those trains will bear testing and approval processes in each Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Every of the 50 engines, with an influence output of 1,500kW, can be put in in pairs throughout the trains, with further engines reserved for upkeep and backup functions.
The settlement additionally contains an choice for an extra 40 engines for ten extra trains.
Stadler business venture lead Tobias Arnold mentioned: “For us, mtu propulsion know-how from Rolls-Royce is a central element on this venture.
“It not solely allows excessive speeds, but in addition meets the best requirements of environmental compatibility, power effectivity and operational security.”
Since 2012, over 70 12V 4,000 engines have been utilised in comparable trains operated by Saudi Arabia Railways.
Rolls-Royce World Rail director Christopher Weckbecker mentioned: “We’re delighted that every one diesel-powered passenger trains on the Arabian peninsula are powered by mtu Sequence 4000 engines – this can be a sturdy vote of confidence in our excellent merchandise.
“On the identical time, this order helps our technique by increasing additional into regional progress markets, enlarging Rolls-Royce’s international footprint in rail utility.”
Just lately, AB Transitio ordered 13 extra KISS double-decker multiple-unit trains from Stadler to reinforce its regional transport fleet within the Stockholm Malaren space.
This order is a part of an choice from a contract signed in 2016 between the Swedish rail automobile leasing firm and Stadler.
