Wabtec delivers gen-set switcher to GATX
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief
Wabtec has delivered an MP14B model ultra-low emission, gen-set switcher to GATX’s railcar repair facility in Colton, Calif. The 1,400-hp locomotive was manufactured in Boise, Idaho by Wabtec subsidiary MotivePower, Inc.
“It is a high priority for GATX to be an industry leader in the areas of safety, health and environmental responsibility, and especially to be a good neighbor in the communities in which we operate,” said Jim Earl, GATX’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. “The addition of this clean, efficient locomotive is an excellent example of our strong commitment to these goals.”
GATX’s new switcher is expected to reduce emissions of NOx by at least 80% and particulate matter by at least 70%, while providing fuel savings of up to 35%.
