This locomotive, designed by CRRC specifically for Chile's operating conditions, features a fuel cell hybrid system. It integrates considerations such as salt spray, ultraviolet radiation, wind and sand, steep slopes, small curves, urban sections, and large hydrogenation capacity.
The locomotive boasts a total power output of 1,000 kW and includes large-capacity batteries alongside a 35 MPa high-pressure onboard hydrogen storage system. This design approach follows principles of standardization, modularization, serialization, and generalization, ensuring it meets various operational demands efficiently.
As the first hydrogen-powered locomotive in both Chile and South America, it represents a step forward in modernizing the region's railway technology. Compared to existing locomotives operated by Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia (FCAB), this new model is noted for its ease of operation and modern features.
This delivery underscores a shift towards newer, potentially more efficient technologies in railway operations within the region.
