Two new hybrid trains recently joined our internal rail network at Sellafield, replacing older and less environmentally friendly engines.
It’s part of our plan to replace all our solely diesel locomotives with smaller all electric 40-tonne versions, making our rail operations 100% electrically powered in 2022.
The new CBD80 tonne locomotives, supplied by Clayton Equipment, are capable of being operated fully by electric and have the cleanest available diesel engines as back-up.
As part of our rail fleet they will safely move nuclear materials and wastes across our internal rail network that criss-crosses the Sellafield site, helping us deliver our purpose of creating a clean and safe environment for future generations.
Mark McSherry, from the Sellafield site railways team said:
'It’s been on the cards for a long time to replace some of the existing locos. Our existing fleet has done a great job keeping site operations going but they run on diesel, have high emissions, and aren’t environmentally friendly.'
'These new locos are hybrid; they have the cleanest diesel engines available and are able to run completely on electric with on board battery charging.'
'They are designed to reduce operations and maintenance costs and have reduced emissions, reducing our carbon footprint. It’s all positive.'
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