The 80km/h CKD0A twin-cab units will comply with EU Stage IIIB emissions standards and will be designed to operate within Hong Kong's 70dB noise limit for diesel locomotives.
The first locomotive will be delivered in March 2014.
MTR Corporation has awarded China Northern Rolling Stock subsidiary CNR Dalian a contract to supply 23 830kW diesel locomotives, which will be used on engineering trains and rescue duties on MTR's network in Hong Kong.
The 80km/h CKD0A twin-cab units will comply with EU Stage IIIB emissions standards and will be designed to operate within Hong Kong's 70dB noise limit for diesel locomotives.
The first locomotive will be delivered in March 2014.