[US] Siemens USA completes first Caltrans Charger locomotives for California

Written by Simon Wijnakker on 17.03.2017 in Siemens, Siemens Charger, Siemens Charger California Caltrans

Next one up: Soon, Caltrans from California will receive its first Charger locomotives. We could already inspct the first units being readied-up for delivery. The photos show the CDTX 2104 and 2106 at Siemens USA’s factory at Sacramento on 14.06.2017.

Caltrans is the fourth operator to receive Charger diesel locomotives being produced in the United States, following on the first deliveries of similar machines to All Aboard Florida (Brightline), IDOT and WSDOT. Caltrans now has 22 units (Edit: 6+14+2) on order.

Caltrans no. 2106 (front) and 2104 (back) at Siemens USA’s outside test track in Sacramento, 14.03.2017. Photo: Simon Wijnakker

Caltrans funds three intercity rail routes in the US:

the Pacific Surfliner: San Luis Obispo – San Diego
the Capitol Corridor: Auburn to San Jose
the San Joaquin: Oakland/Sacramento – Bakersfield

Siemens will deliver six locomotives now. The remaining sixteen are scheduled to come of the production line starting in 2018.

Sideview of Caltrans no. 2106 at Siemens USA’s outside test track in Sacramento, 14.03.2017. Photo: Simon Wijnakker

Read more about Siemens Charger locomotives for Caltrans on Mainlinediesels.net.