Luxembourg-based leasing company NEXRAIL has ordered up to 200 EURO9000 hybrid locomotives from Stadler. The locomotives will be manufactured at Stadler’s Valencia site, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2029. Hamburger Rail Service (HRS) is the launch customer.
The units are intended for cross-border freight operations across six European countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Italy.
According to Stadler, the battery module is designed not only for last-mile operation but also for additional functionalities such as energy recuperation during braking and load balancing.
Main technical features:
Energy sources:
- 25 kV AC 50 Hz
- 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
- 3 kV DC
- 1.5 kV DC
- Battery: 636 kWh LTO
Power output at wheel rim:
- Electric (via pantograph): up to 9,000 kW
- Battery: up to 1,200 kW
Starting tractive effort: 500 kN
Continuous tractive effort: 430 kN
Maximum speed: 120 km/h
