by tonymercury
22 February 2010
Introducing the C44ACi
Sydney: The C44ACi locomotive is a state of the art diesel electric locomotive, designed and manufactured by United Group Rail (UGL Rail). It was developed to maximise operator flexibility with heavy haul and high speed freight applications.
The locomotive uses a GE AC traction package that allows for individual axle control rather than just individual bogie control. Each axle on the C44ACi locomotive is powered independently, thus providing better traction characteristics and reliability. In addition, the C44ACi relies on a maximum of only five per cent creep on its leading axle for full tractive effort, reducing the impact on rail infrastructure.
The C44ACi has not only addressed the need for higher haulage capability and faster section times through its AC traction package, but also incorporates increased fuel efficiency. Independent testing performed on GE engines in the United States last year, demonstrated their efficiency in terms of Duty Cycle Net Tractive Specific Fuel Consumption which exceeded the competition’s engine fuel performance.
Dean Jenkins, Chief Executive UGL Rail said, “The UGL Rail order book for locomotives over the next few years remains strong and shows the confidence in UGL Rail’s ability to produce a safe, technically advanced and flexible product.”
The C44ACi locomotive has recently passed the stringent Cowan Bank test required for operation over the RailCorp network. Currently the locomotives are operating in demanding coal haul service in the Hunter Valley, are operating in Western Australia performing a mixture of high speed freighter service and heavy haul duties on unit iron ore trains. The locomotives are also operating between Brisbane and Perth in demanding cross country intermodal service.
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For further information, please contact:
Dean Jenkins
Chief Executive
UGL Rail
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Tony Bailey
Introducing the C44ACi
Sydney: The C44ACi locomotive is a state of the art diesel electric locomotive, designed and manufactured by United Group Rail (UGL Rail). It was developed to maximise operator flexibility with heavy haul and high speed freight applications.
The locomotive uses a GE AC traction package that allows for individual axle control rather than just individual bogie control. Each axle on the C44ACi locomotive is powered independently, thus providing better traction characteristics and reliability. In addition, the C44ACi relies on a maximum of only five per cent creep on its leading axle for full tractive effort, reducing the impact on rail infrastructure.
The C44ACi has not only addressed the need for higher haulage capability and faster section times through its AC traction package, but also incorporates increased fuel efficiency. Independent testing performed on GE engines in the United States last year, demonstrated their efficiency in terms of Duty Cycle Net Tractive Specific Fuel Consumption which exceeded the competition’s engine fuel performance.
Dean Jenkins, Chief Executive UGL Rail said, “The UGL Rail order book for locomotives over the next few years remains strong and shows the confidence in UGL Rail’s ability to produce a safe, technically advanced and flexible product.”
The C44ACi locomotive has recently passed the stringent Cowan Bank test required for operation over the RailCorp network. Currently the locomotives are operating in demanding coal haul service in the Hunter Valley, are operating in Western Australia performing a mixture of high speed freighter service and heavy haul duties on unit iron ore trains. The locomotives are also operating between Brisbane and Perth in demanding cross country intermodal service.
Ends
For further information, please contact:
Dean Jenkins
Chief Executive
UGL Rail
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Tony Bailey
