Zaporizhstal, in accordance with the modernization program of the locomotive fleet, continues to re-motorize the company’s rolling stock. The volume of investments in the modernization project of the Works’ locomotive traction is about UAH 50 million.
– The shortage of locomotive traction is one of the most acute issues for the Ukrainian industry, which has not been solved at the state level for many years. We found an economically sound solution when we re-engineered the first diesel locomotive in 2017 and developed a comprehensive program for the renewal of the locomotive fleet,” said Zaporizhstal General Director Rostyslav Shurma.
Three of the five TGM-4 machines planned for renovation for Zaporizhstal are being upgraded by the Nikolaev Diesel-Repair Plant, one locomotive will update a similar enterprise in Zaporozhye. Zaporizhstal will perform remotorization of one of the locomotives on its own. Thanks to remotorization, fuel consumption is reduced to 30%, fuel & lubricant materials consumption – by 50%.
Locomotive remotorization involves replacing the engine with a new, more efficient engine produced by the American company. In the course of repair, they also upgrade the hydraulic transmission and wheel sets, strengthen the braking system. Particular attention will be paid to the new protection of the cabin from exposure to elevated temperatures and the improvement of working conditions for personnel.