Vossloh España received orders for eight EUROLIGHT locomotives for the UK and Italy

Vossloh España will deliver another 7 UKLIGHT locomotives to the British operator Direct Rail Services (DRS) via Beacon Rail Leasing Limited. These vehicles will be used for both, passenger and freight services. This locomotive – named Class 68 in the United Kingdom – is based on Vossloh’s EUROLIGHT platform and has been adapted to UK gauge and British regulations. This third contract will bring DRS’ fleet of UKLIGHT locomotives to 32 units.

Furthermore, Vossloh España will supply one EUROLIGHT locomotive to the Italian rail operator Dinazzano Po to be used in freight services.

Designed and manufactured by Vossloh España in Albuixech (Valencia), the EUROLIGHT is a high-power 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive, with AC/AC transmission and low axle load. Characterised by its high traction power and light weight it offers excellent flexibility to rail operators since the units can be operated on main lines as well as on secondary lines.