The CTL Logistics Group has acquired four modern Bombardier Traxx 140 series 185 AC locomotives.
Three new Traxx locomotives are already operating in the carrier’s livery, and the fourth will hit the tracks in July. All acquired Traxx 140 series 185 AC electric locomotives will handle transport in Germany, as the high technical standard of the German railway network allows for their full potential to be utilized. These are vehicles that perform well when hauling chemical and fuel trains with an average weight of 1500-1600 tons. So far, CTL Logistics GmbH has been using seven Traxx 140 series 185 AC electric locomotives and a multisystem Traxx 140 series 186 MS locomotive, which performs very well in cross-border traffic.
– A thorough modernization of the Polish railway network is underway, which will result in an increase in the commercial speed of trains. To fully utilize this and prepare a more competitive offer for our business partners in terms of transport time and service quality, we are already working on rejuvenating our fleet by half – emphasizes Jarek Król, CEO of CTL Logistics. – We have just acquired another four Traxx locomotives for the German market, and we are also preparing for changes in the rolling stock of our Polish company. Anyone who wants to count on the European rail freight market in the future must plan investments in modern rolling stock today – fast and efficient in operation. Without this, it is difficult to think about development and competitive advantage in the market – he argues.