I have heard that NS 999, the first and the only battery electric locomotive in the US, is on sale now.(Some websites said it is the first in the world, but I do not believe it to be true because of maintenance locomotive in London Underground.)
I guess the reason is the vehicle is providing no more technology to NS, and NS thinks it has no more usage, due to its low power of 1500hp, which is barely appropriate for switchers.
However, I wonder why NS or other US rail companies(both public and private) are showing no more interest in more advanced battery locomotive technology. I understand the lack of interest from class 1 freight train owners and Amtrak. but I still think commuter rail operators, who have shorter routes, can have some benefits from more advanced battery locomotives.
I guess the reason is the vehicle is providing no more technology to NS, and NS thinks it has no more usage, due to its low power of 1500hp, which is barely appropriate for switchers.
However, I wonder why NS or other US rail companies(both public and private) are showing no more interest in more advanced battery locomotive technology. I understand the lack of interest from class 1 freight train owners and Amtrak. but I still think commuter rail operators, who have shorter routes, can have some benefits from more advanced battery locomotives.