MPI HSP46
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The MPI HSP46 will be a four-axle AC-traction diesel-electric locomotive for commuter trains, currently being designed by MotivePower, Inc.[4] It will meet EPA Tier 3 emissions standards. The launch customer will be the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), whose commuter rail system is operated by the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR).
Background
The MBTA Board of Directors voted, on July 14, 2010, to approve the purchase of 20 new HSP46 locomotives from MotivePower, Inc. These locomotives will be powered by GE GEVO-12 diesel engines from GE Transportation Systems,[1] equipped with a static inverter for head end power, and capable of meeting the stringent new Tier 3 emissions regulations. AC traction systems, head end power equipment, and computer systems will be supplied by GE, while MPI will be supplying the brake systems, air systems, and cooling systems.[5]
The locomotives are scheduled to begin arriving in 2013 with a pilot locomotive expected to be delivered in late 2012.[6][7][1]
On July 27, 2011, the MBTA released images of a new paint scheme which will be applied to the authority's HSP46 fleet.[8] It was chosen by the general public in an online survey.[8]
On July 11, 2012, the MBTA Board voted to approve the first option for 7 locomotives, bringing the current order total to 27 units.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d "Boston orders MotivePower HSP46 diesels". Railway Gazette International. 20 July 2010.
- ^ http://www.fev.com/data/documents/Spectrum_25_A4_eng.pdf
- ^ "Wabtec CEO: GE Partnership On New Locomotives May Be Ongoing". AutomatedTrader. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- ^ "GE Transportation to supply components for passenger locomotives". TradingMarkets.com. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
- ^ "Wabtec's MotivePower Unit Signs Contract With MBTA For New Passenger Locomotives". PR Newswire. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
- ^ "Twenty New Locomotives Purchased" (Press release). MBTA. 14 July 2010.
- ^ "Wabtec's MotivePower Unit Selected by MBTA to Supply New Passenger Locomotives" (Press release). PR Newswire. 16 July 2010.
- ^ a b "New loco look for MBTA". Universal Hub. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ^ "MBTA approves $150m of upgrades to commuter rail". Boston Globe. Retrieved 14 July 2012.