Bangladesh ordered 40 EMD GT42ACL BG locomotives from Progress Rail

[Bilal9]

As technology and affordability limits have been raised, Bangladesh has now again decided to invest in US Spec First Quality New Build locomotives - and in large numbers as well. Former sales and maintenance made by this US manufacturer to Bangladesh Railway (BR) has been very positive, resulting in current batch being sold. These will be the first Broad Gauge US locomotives supplied to Bangladesh, since BR decided to convert old MG lines to BG standard.
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Bangladesh taps Progress Rail for GT Series power
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age

Bangladesh Railways has ordered 40 EMD GT42ACL broad-gauge locomotives from Progress Rail—the first broad-gauge locomotives the company has supplied to Bangladesh.

Rated at 3,250 braking horsepower and equipped with the EM2000™ microprocessor control and AC traction, the locomotives “will provide significant fuel efficiency advantages, lower emissions, the latest safety features, as well as notable haulage capacity and reliability,” the company said.

EMD GT42AC locomotives operating in Peru.

“Progress Rail, through our historic EMD brand, delivered our first meter-gauge locomotive to Bangladesh Railway in 1953,” said Progress Rail CEO Billy Ainsworth. “Since then, we have supplied more than 150 meter-gauge locomotives directly and through partners to the region. We are honored to be chosen again by the railway to assist in the future growth and development of Bangladesh, this time with an important focus on the broad-gauge rail network.”

“The 40 broad-gauge locomotives will be critical to the growth and improved efficiency of Bangladesh Railway,” Additional Director General Rolling Stock of Bangladesh Railway Md Shamsuzzaman said. “Progress Rail has supplied locomotives to Bangladesh Railways for more than 60 years, and we look forward to working with Progress Rail on the delivery of these 40 state-of-the-art locomotives.”

EMD supplied 21 Class 2700 meter-gauge JT18U6 locomotives to Bangladesh Railway from 1994 to 1996.

These are the most technologically advanced and eco-friendly Broad Gauge engines developed to date and supplied to the South Asian region so far.

FEATURES:

• Features the highly reliable and fuel efficient EMD 710 engine with approximately 10,000 operating worldwide
• Provides advanced diagnostics and predictive health capabilities
• Sets standards with a minimum 92-day maintenance interval
• Inverter Driven Accessories for fuel economy
• Optional semi-steering bogie application
• Optional PRS Uptime® remote monitoring and diagnostic services

EM2000™ - MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL SYSTEM

• Excitation and load control
• Adhesion control
• Engine control
• Diagnostic system
• Archived unit history data

I sincerely hope that BR has taken steps to train local engineers in maintaining these locos because they are SO FAR AHEAD of the present technological curve existing locally.

 

[Bilal9]

BR also ordered MG locos from Hyundai Rotem (every year they order couple dozen it seems).
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Bangladesh Railway orders metre-gauge locomotives
22 Feb 2019


BANGLADESH: Hyundai Rotem has been awarded a contract to supply a further 20 diesel–electric locomotives to Bangladesh Railway.

The US$80m order signed on February 20 is being supported by the Export-Import Bank of Korea. The 100 km/h metre-gauge mixed-traffic locomotives with air-conditioned cabs are to be produced at Changwon in South Korea for delivery from 2021.

The latest order follows on from a 41bn won contract for 10 locomotives which was signed last May, and a US$239m order for a further 70 locos agreed in October 2018.

Hyundai Rotem supplied 39 locomotives of Class 2900 to BR in four builds between 1999 and 2013. Built under licence from EMD, these are based on the 16-strong Type GT18L-2 locos built by General Motors Canada in 1988 as Class 2600.

In January this year BR awarded EMD’s current owner Progress Rail a US$135 million contract to supply 40 diesel locomotives from the USA for use on its 1 676 mm gauge routes.

Some more images of this advanced loco (EMD GT42AC).

Similar US Market and International locomotives using the EMD 710 engine (cab configurations and chassis length will vary for each railways requirements).

 

[monitor]

BR also ordered MG locos from Hyundai Rotem (every year they order couple dozen it seems).
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Bangladesh Railway orders metre-gauge locomotives
22 Feb 2019


BANGLADESH: Hyundai Rotem has been awarded a contract to supply a further 20 diesel–electric locomotives to Bangladesh Railway.

The US$80m order signed on February 20 is being supported by the Export-Import Bank of Korea. The 100 km/h metre-gauge mixed-traffic locomotives with air-conditioned cabs are to be produced at Changwon in South Korea for delivery from 2021.

The latest order follows on from a 41bn won contract for 10 locomotives which was signed last May, and a US$239m order for a further 70 locos agreed in October 2018.

Hyundai Rotem supplied 39 locomotives of Class 2900 to BR in four builds between 1999 and 2013. Built under licence from EMD, these are based on the 16-strong Type GT18L-2 locos built by General Motors Canada in 1988 as Class 2600.

In January this year BR awarded EMD’s current owner Progress Rail a US$135 million contract to supply 40 diesel locomotives from the USA for use on its 1 676 mm gauge routes.

Some more images of this advanced loco (EMD GT42AC).

Similar US Market and International locomotives using the EMD 710 engine (cab configurations and chassis length will vary for each railways requirements).

But I read govt. have plane to convert all meter gauge to broad gauge line eventually . we need to replace many engine as many engine are 30+ years old and already over lived their economic life .

 

[Bilal9]

But I read govt. have plane to convert all meter gauge to broad gauge line eventually . we need to replace many engine as many engine are 30+ years old and already over lived their economic life .

The plan is to convert all Meter Gauge lines to Broad Gauge in another fifteen or so years. Between now and then, we will still end up needing Meter Gauge locos, freight and passenger carriages.

Average age of locos is around fifteen years and engines can still be overhauled (they are not gauge dependent). So by that time, old engines of MG locos can be used in shunting by replacing engines in existing broad gauge shunters or as the US market calls them - 'switchers'.

This has been long time practice in all Railways for hundreds of years. Older worn out locos do shunting/switching duty by moving around rolling stock (carriages and wagons) in yards. Until the old locos slowly die.

 

[Bilal9]

Reviving this thread as the build and delivery process continues for the 40 ProgressRail (Caterpillar) locos to be delivered to Bangladesh Railway (March 2021 for 1st batch).

Corporate Press Releases
Progress Rail and Bangladesh Railways Sign Contract for 40 State-of-the-Art EMD GT Series Locomotives

February 5, 2019

Albertville, Ala. UNITED STATES and Dhaka, BANGLADESH – Progress Rail, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., has signed a contract with Bangladesh Railways to supply 40 EMD GT42ACL broad gauge locomotives, equipped with the latest locomotive technology. These will be the first broad gauge locomotives the company has supplied to Bangladesh.

Rated at 3,250 braking horsepower with microprocessor control and AC/AC traction, these locomotives will provide significant fuel efficiency advantages, lower emissions, the latest safety features, as well as notable haulage capacity and reliability.

“Progress Rail, through our historic EMD brand, delivered our first meter gauge locomotive to Bangladesh Railways in 1953,” stated Progress Rail Chief Executive Officer Billy Ainsworth. “Since then, we have supplied more than 150 meter gauge locomotives both directly and through partners to the region. We are honored to be chosen again by the railway to assist in the future growth and development of Bangladesh, this time with an important focus on the broad gauge rail network.”

“The 40 broad gauge locomotives will be critical to the growth and improved efficiency of Bangladesh Railways,” Additional Director General, Rolling Stock of Bangladesh Railway Md Shamsuzzaman stated. “Progress Rail has supplied locomotives to Bangladesh Railways for over 60 years and we look forward to working with Progress Rail on the delivery of these 40 state-of-the-art locomotives.”

About Progress Rail:
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for global rail customers. Progress Rail delivers advanced EMD locomotives and engines, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. The company also offers advanced rail technologies, including data acquisition and asset protection equipment. Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise, together with the support of Caterpillar, ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions for the rail industry. Progress Rail has a network of nearly 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh_Railway_Class_6600

Bangladesh Railway Class 6600 is an upcoming broad-gauge diesel-electric locomotive class of Bangladesh Railway. Rated as 3,250 hp, 40 of these locomotives will be manufactured by Progress Rail, USA.[1][2] They are the first ever EMD-based locomotives of Bangladesh for broad-gauge (1,676 mm) railway. They are also the first ever locomotive class dedicated for freight traffic in Bangladesh. They will be the strongest and most advanced locomotives in the history of Bangladesh Railway.

Details

The model of Class 6600 locomotives is EMD GT42ACL. These are equipped with the EM2000™ microprocessor control and AC traction motors.[3] The prime mover is 12N-710G3B-EES and wheel arrangement Co-Co. The power is 3,250 hp. The EM2000™ microprocessor control has excitation and load control, adhesion control, engine control, diagnostic system and archived unit history data.[4]

Usage

Class 6600 locomotives are supposed to be used exclusively for freight trains of Bangladesh.

Features:

• Features the highly reliable and fuel efficient 710 engine with approximately 10,000 operating worldwide
• Provides advanced diagnostics and predictive health capabilities
• Sets standards with a minimum 92-day maintenance interval
• Inverter Driven Accessories for fuel economy
• Optional semi-steering bogie application
• Optional PRS Uptime® remote monitoring and diagnostic services

EM2000™ - Microprocessor Control System

• Excitation and load control
• Adhesion control
• Engine control
• Diagnostic system
• Archived unit history data

Technical Details
Locomotive Traction System AC Traction

Diesel Engine 12N-710G3B-EES

Number of Axles 6

Locomotive Height 4,244 mm

Length over Couplers Pulling Force 20,314 mm

Traction Horsepower 2,237 kW

Maximum Speed 100 kph

Starting Tractive Effort 540 kN

Dynamic Braking Effort 284 or 260 kN

Fuel Capacity (useable) 4,000 liters

Maintenance Interval (minimum) 92 days

Maximum Weight 120 tonnes

Track Gauge 1435 mm (optional adjustments possible)

 

[Michael Corleone]

How much do these cost?

 

[Bilal9]

How much do these cost?

I'd say $2 Million ex factory for each - without counting graft paid to Bangladesh Railway personnel, which will be shared with higher ups, all the way to the top.

I stand corrected. The contract was all-in $135 Million for 40 locomotives. A large part (more than 1/3rd I'm sure) was graft.

 

[fallstuff]

I'd say $8-10 Million ex factory without counting graft paid to Bangladesh Railway personnel, which will be shared with higher ups, all the way to the top.

This is trickle down economics, graft reaches all the way to lowest position in the chain !

 

[Bilal9]

This is trickle down economics, graft reaches all the way to lowest position in the chain !

True.

Interestingly, these are Broad Gauge Freight locomotives and by the time they all arrive, they should be able to use the dual gauge lines to Chittagong, Payra and Mongla, which should be ready by mid-point delivery of these locos in 2025-26. The first few should get here by next year for Mongla Container Traffic. Payra line is being built right now.

I corrected the price, please see my original post.