British Rail Class 88

rdf:langString British Rail Class 88

rdf:langString British Rail Class 88

rdf:langString British Rail Class 88

rdf:langString dynamic

rdf:langString wheel disc, electropneumatic

rdf:langString Electric,

rdf:langString HEP inverter up to 500 kW

rdf:langString Electro-diesel

rdf:langString Bo′Bo′

rdf:langString Within class and class 68

rdf:langString electrical

rdf:langString diesel

rdf:langString electrical AC/AC type, ABB

rdf:langString The British Rail Class 88 is a type of mainline mixed traffic electro-diesel locomotive manufactured by Stadler Rail for Direct Rail Services (DRS) in the United Kingdom. The locomotive is part of the Stadler Euro Dual family. It is the first dual-mode locomotive in the UK to use the 25 kV AC electrification. Amid the fulfillment of DRS' order for the Class 68, Stadler's team proposed the development of a dual-mode locomotive that could be alternatively powered by an onboard diesel engine or via electricity supplied from overhead lines (OHLE). Having been impressed by the concept, DRS opted to place an order for ten Class 88s during September 2013. Having been developed alongside the Class 68, considerable similarities are shared between the two locomotives, amounting to roughly 70 percent of all components being shared. Testing of the first Class 88 was undertaken at the Velim Test Centre in the Czech Republic during 2016; these trials proved to be relatively smooth. During July 2016, 88 001 made the type's first official public appearance. During January 2017, 88 002 Prometheus was the first Class 88 to be delivered to the UK. All ten Class 88s were delivered by March 2017. During June 2017, the type entered regular service with DRS; examples have been typically used to haul freight trains, although they are also fitted for hauling passenger services as well.

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