Vale has introduced an settlement with Wabtec Company to accumulate 50 new Evolution Collection Locomotives for Vitória a Minas Railroad (EFVM) and Carajás Railroad (EFC). The order is a serious step in Vale’s fleet modernisation initiative and decarbonisation program to enhance the effectivity and scale back emission of its rail operations. Wabtec will manufacture the locomotives at its plant in Contagem, Brazil with deliveries beginning in 2026.
“Vale has chosen locomotives which have consolidated efficiency available in the market and are aligned with the corporate’s concentrate on sustainability, effectivity and security,” mentioned Carlos Medeiros, Vice President of Operations at Vale. “The renewal and modernisation plan for the EFVM and EFC fleet is premised on contributing to the way forward for decarbonisation within the rail sector.”
Vale’s fleet renewal plan options the addition of 36 Wabtec EVOBBW locomotives for EFVM, and 14 Wabtec ES58ACi locomotives for EFC. These locomotives are among the many most fashionable available on the market and can be capable to function with increased mix of biodiesel, which is able to decrease greenhouse emissions. Vale and Wabtec plan to conduct exams to evaluate the opportunity of growing this biodiesel share sooner or later.
“We’re proud to help Vale and our prospects with superior applied sciences that scale back CO2 emissions and promote operational effectivity,” mentioned Danilo Miyasato, Wabtec LATAM President and Regional Chief. “Wabtec is on the forefront of innovation and dedicated to decarbonisation and better effectivity within the rail sector. We’re investing in progressive and sustainable applied sciences and within the improvement of engines that use different fuels, for a way forward for zero-emission rail transport.”
The Evolution Collection household of locomotives are outfitted with superior diesel engine know-how. This engine supplies important positive aspects in operational effectivity via gasoline financial savings, longer upkeep intervals, and decrease working prices. The AC traction motors additionally enhance the hauling capability by greater than 50%. Already in operation on the Carajás Railroad, this mannequin will now turn out to be a part of the Vitória a Minas Railroad fleet.
This mannequin additionally permits for advances within the EFVM decarbonisation program. In comparison with FDL engine, the Evolution Collection mannequin supplies reductions in gasoline consumption and CO2 emissions. It additionally permits the transition to different fuels sooner or later. Lastly, with wider cabs, these locomotives guarantee better ergonomics and luxury, in addition to an simply accessible location for on-board programs, facilitating improved upkeep.
