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LTG Cargo’s First Electric Locomotive Advances to the Next Production Stage
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The painting of the first Stadler electric locomotive for LTG Group’s freight transportation company LTG Cargo has been successfully completed in Spain. At the Stadler Valencia factory, where the new electric locomotives are being manufactured, assessments were also carried out on workforce competencies, compliance of the materials used, adherence to technological processes, and quality control procedures. The inspection results confirmed that all work was performed in accordance with the highest quality standards.
With this stage now completed, the locomotive’s production is moving into another important phase. Installation of the first locomotives’ internal mechanical and electrical systems is scheduled to begin in September this year.
“The production of the first locomotive prototype is progressing steadily according to schedule, with all work being carried out in line with high quality standards. Each completed milestone brings us closer to the moment when modern electric locomotives begin operating on Lithuania’s railway network. This is a significant step toward achieving our goal of ensuring more sustainable, efficient, and competitive rail freight transportation,” says Eglė Šimė, CEO of LTG Cargo.
If work proceeds according to plan, testing of the first new electric locomotive on Lithuania’s railway network will begin in May 2027.
The new locomotives will be capable of hauling trains weighing up to 5,700 tonnes, while consuming less energy, requiring less maintenance, and delivering more efficient operations than the diesel locomotives currently in service.
LTG Cargo, the freight transportation company of LTG Group, has purchased 17 electric locomotives specifically designed for the Lithuanian market, along with spare parts and maintenance and support services for the first three years of operation. The total value of the project amounts to €115.66 million. The agreement with the manufacturer also includes an option to acquire an additional 17 locomotives of the same type.
Following the electrification of the Vilnius–Klaipėda railway corridor and the use of electricity generated from renewable energy sources, the majority of freight transported along this route will be moved with zero carbon dioxide emissions. As approximately half of all rail freight in Lithuania is transported via this corridor each year, the new electric locomotives will become an important part of a more sustainable national transport system.
