PROGRESS Rail has signed a contract with state railway PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) for the supply of 54 GT38AC freight locomotives that will operate in South Sumatra.
They will join the fleet of 91 GT38AC locomotives delivered to PT KAI since 2011. Progress Rail says that the high tractive effort of the EMD design equipped with ac traction motors will enable PT KAI to reduce operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
The GT38AC is specifically designed for operation in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa and has reliably operated with biodiesel blends up to B35 in Indonesia.
The locomotive features the proven eight-cylinder EMD 710 engine and a driver’s cab and locomotive body designed for improved visibility.
Progress Rail expects deliveries to start in 2025.
“This collaboration between KAI and Progress Rail is one of our innovations to advance railways in Indonesia,” says KAI managing director, Mr Didiek Hartantyo.
“With the addition of a fleet that has the latest technology, it is expected that KAI can increase its contribution to the need for reliable and environmentally-friendly transportation of goods."
“We are excited for this opportunity to once again work with PT KAI to deliver our GT series locomotives, which have demonstrated strong performance, reliability and efficiency,” says Mr Jack Zhang, executive vice-president of the Locomotive Division at Progress Rail.
“We are committed to continuing our support of PT KAI with broad solutions to help them achieve their operational and emissions reduction targets and contribute to the country’s economic growth.”
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