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| Eurotunnel buys Class 92 locomotives Eurotunnel has acquired five series 92 locomotives following a tender offer launched by Eurostar, the owner of a fleet of this type of engine. The Class 92 locomotives are Tunnel compliant. The value of the acquisition is slightly above £2 million (equivalent to €2.9 million). These multi-current electric locomotives, built in the United Kingdom, between 1993 and 1996, by Brush and ABB (now Bombardier) have a maximum power of 5MW (6,800 horsepower) and a top speed of 140 km/h. Following a major service, these engines will join Eurotunnel's existing fleet of 57 shuttle pulling locomotives. Eurotunnel manages the infrastructure of the Channel Tunnel and operates accompanied truck shuttle and passenger shuttle (car and coach) services between Folkestone, UK and Calais, France. Eurotunnel also earns toll revenue from train operators (Eurostar for rail passengers, and EWS and SNCF for rail freight) which use the Tunnel. Eurotunnel is quoted in London, Paris and Brussels. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |