The rocky road to a green locomotive fleet: Complex approval procedures and high costs are slowing down European rail operators' willingness to transform
Manufacturers around the world are developing a wide range of innovative products, but diesel locomotives often remain irreplaceable in terms of operation. After initial enthusiasm and high expectations for new locomotives with innovative, environmentally friendly drives, disillusionment is increasingly spreading: The move away from the classic diesel locomotive is proving more difficult than expected. This is shown by the new study "DIESEL AND ALTERNATIVE DRIVE LOCOMOTIVES 2025 – GLOBAL MARKET TRENDS 2025" by SCI Verkehr.
