KTM Class 29
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The KTM Class 29 is a class of mainline diesel electric locomotives built in China by Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Company for operations by Keretapi Tanah Melayu of Malaysia on its freight services.
History
20 locomotives were acquired around 2005, but proved less than reliable than the Class 26 bought at the same time. By 2008 only 5 out of 20 were in service due to the high number of technical problems. As a consequence KTM had to lease locomotives from India at a cost of $1000 per train per day.[3] As the units were still under warranty, the manufacturing company was called in and a KTMB task force was formed to fix the problem. By December 2008 eighteen units had been overhauled and were in working order.[4]
Currently no reliability problems have been encountered with the locomotive and have performed above expectations. These Locomotives are currently Maintained By SMH Rail SDN BHD[citation needed] While the main objective of the locomotive is to pull heavy freight, it easily handles local shuttle trains with an operating speed averaging 110km/h.[citation needed]
See also
- New Zealand DL class locomotive, similar design manufactured by Dalian Locomotive Company for export to New Zealand
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "CKD8E Diesel-electric Locomotive (Exported to Malaysia)". www.zacliu.com. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
- ^ "MAN B&W sign contract for 22 x 16RK215T Diesel Engines to power locomotives for KTMB, Malaysia" (PDF). www.mandieselturbo.com (Press release). MAN Diesel. 23 August 2004.
- ^ "Readymade Train Wreck". www.mmail.com.my. The Malay Mail. 10 October 2008. Archived from the original on 13 October 2008.
- ^ "Resignations have not affected KTMB, says Ong". thestar.com.my. The Star (Malaysia). 2 December 2008.
External links
- Images
- "29 Class (Dalian)". gallery.keretapi.com.
- Video
- "Receiving of KTMB New 29 Class locomotives". www.youtube.com., KTMB Class 26 delivery ceremony
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