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ROG & Stadler ‘Class 93’ Loco

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Rail Live is delighted to offer a venue for one of the new Class 93 tri-mode locomotives being built by Stadler for Rail Operations Group (ROG).

ROG has placed an order for ten of the Bo-Bo locomotives, each of which can run using 25kV AC overhead lines, or away from the catenary using a mixture of diesel and battery power.

When drawing power from the wires, the 110mph Class 93 can produce 5,400hp, while on non-electrified lines it can utilise both its 1,200hp Caterpillar C32 diesel engine and the 540hp supplied by its two Lithium Titantte Oxide traction battery packs.


Rail Operations Group Stadler Class 93

A member of Stadler’s EuroDual family, the Class 93 is developed from the bi-mode Class 88 built for Direct Rail Services, which itself followed on from the Class 68 diesel-electric design.

Ordered under a framework agreement signed in 2021, the Class 93s are Stadler’s first tri-mode locomotives. The first was formally delivered to ROG in July last year.

Advantages of the Class 93 over the older Class 66 diesel that has become a UK ‘standard’ include lower weight and operating costs, and higher speed.

The Class 93 has been suggested as motive power for open access operator Grand Union Trains, while Stadler’s Class 99 electro-diesel Co-Co is on order for Beacon Rail/GB Railfreight.

The locomotive is to be displayed at Rail Live appears courtesy of ROG; it will be presented by Stadler.