THE Land of Rheinland-Pfalz has ordered two Class 146 electric locos from Adtranz, with an option for a further five, to work local services operated by DB Regio. The 146 is a derivative of the 80 Class 145 freight locos now being built for DB Cargo, regeared for 160 km/h passenger operation.

  • Ceremonies were held at Kassel on June 18 to mark the roll-out of the Adtranz plant’s 33333rd loco since 1848. It was the last of 145 Class 101s ordered by DB in 1994.

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