“Tier 4” is the most stringent designation from the EPA for engines to dramatically reduce emissions.
The new dual-power locomotives will meet current EPA Tier IV requirements, reducing emissions when operating in diesel mode and running emission-free when operating in electric mode.
The Bombardier ALP-45A locomotives will replace some of the older PL-42AC series diesel locomotives in the agency’s fleet.
As it does every year, the agency searched for ways to control or reduce its operating costs to head off the need for a fare increase.
The program consists of completely rebuilding and refurbishing the F40 models with additional upgrades.
In a statement from the U.S. DOT, implementation jumped from 24% to 30% for passenger rail and 16% to 83% for freight.
Supplier, Progress Rail will take existing EMD SD70MAC freight locomotives and upgrade and configure them for passenger use.
When 2018 came to a close, SEPTA did more than say goodbye to the old year, the agency also bid farewell to its AEM-7 locomotives.
The F59PHs were built by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors Corp. in 1988.
The new vehicles will allow NCTD to improve operational efficiency while contributing to local and state sustainability and air quality goals.