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Cummins Innovates Once Again In Rail Power
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through Cummin's Inc's website.
Cummins is showcasing its latest locomotive power portfolio at InnoTrans 2018. The InnoTrans Convention is the international meeting place, located in Berlin, for leading decision-makers from business, politics and transport. There are numerous innovations on show on the Outdoor Display as well as on the Bus Display. Featured at stand 207 in Hall 18 of the conference will be the Cummins QSK60 diesel engine, the newest evolution of the Cummins QSK60 locomotive engine design, which will power Stadler’s new ultra-lightweight South American Light Loco (SALi) locomotives.
According to press release by the corporation, Cummins leading innovation in rail technology continues to transform rail operations globally with the QSK95 engine. The Siemens Charger Locomotives, powered by the QSK95 Tier 4 engine and aftertreatment system, have now been in revenue service for fifteen months. Over that period, the diesel-electric passenger locomotives have racked up over 205,000 hours in service, and traveled over 3.1 million miles. The Charger locomotive, designed specifically for the North-American passenger rail market, is capable of operating speeds up to 125 mph (201 km/h) with a maximum rating of 4,400 hp. Chargers are currently operating in multiple areas in the United States, including Illinois, California, Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, Maryland, Washington and the premier Brightline rail service in Florida.
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