British Rail Class 93 (Stadler)

The British Rail Class 93 is a tri-mode locomotive to be built by Stadler Rail in Valencia. They will be an evolution of the Class 88 bi-mode locomotives which were built by Stadler for Direct Rail Services.

This article is about the Stadler tri-mode locomotives. For the planned electric locomotives intended as part of the InterCity 250 system, see British Rail Class 93 (InterCity 250).
British Rail Class 93
Type and origin
BuilderStadler Rail
ModelStadler Euro Dual
Build date2019–
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo'Bo'
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electric system/s25 kV 50 Hz
Lithium titanate oxide battery
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 mph (180 km/h)
Power output1,800 hp (1.3 MW) (hybrid)
5,438 hp (4.055 MW) (electric)
Career
OperatorsRail Operations Group
Numbers93001–93010
NicknamesStadler
DeliveredAugust 2020 (scheduled)
Current ownerBeacon Rail
Dispositionunder construction

Ten Class 93s have been ordered by Rail Operations Group (ROG), with the first scheduled for delivery in August 2020.[1] However in November 2019 the order was reported to have not been placed.[2]

Specification

The locomotives will be capable of running on diesel engines, overhead wires and battery power. They will have a top speed of 110 mph (180 km/h)[3] and have around 1,800 hp (1,300 kW) of usable power when running on diesel.[1]

Fleet details
Class Operator No. Built Year Built Loco nos.
Class 93 Rail Operations Group 10 2020 93001–93010

See also
  • Dual-mode locomotive

References
  1. Rail Operations fuels its ambitions with tri-mode Class 93s Rail issue 868 19 December 2018
  2. Locos go bi- and tri-mode!
  3. https://www.magzter.com/preview/12618/319663#page/1
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