Power type Diesel-electric Build date 2015-present UIC class Bo′Bo′ | Order number Metrolink: 40 AAR wheel arr. B-B | |
Builder Electro-Motive Diesel, Caterpillar, Inc., Progress Rail Services | ||
The EMD F125 Spirit is a four-axle passenger diesel locomotive manufactured by EMD for the North American market. It is powered by a Caterpillar C175-20 V20 diesel engine rated at 4,700 hp (3,500 kW). The locomotive is capable of traveling at a maximum in-service speed of 125 mph (201 km/h) pulling consists of up to 10 cars. It is EMD's first new passenger locomotive since the EMD DE30AC and DM30AC, and EMD's first domestic passenger locomotive in 15 years.
Features of the F125 include EPA Tier 4 emissions compliance (with exhaust after-treatment), AC traction systems, extended-range blend and dynamic brakes with HEP regeneration capabilities, advanced crash energy management (CEM) technology, and a streamlined body design, designed by Vossloh Rail Vehicles of Spain.
Operators
The Los Angeles commuter rail agency Metrolink is the launch customer for the EMD F125, with a fleet plan to order up to 40 F125s total. The cost of the base order of 10 units with an option of additional 10 is estimated at $150 million, with delivery expected to commence in 2016. The base order was signed on May 31, 2013 for 10 locomotives with an option for additional 10, which had since exercised. Additional orders would be exercised as funding become available. They will replace the EMD F59PH and EMD F59PHI.
The first locomotive has been delivered to Metrolink, and began testing in the first quarter of 2016. The bulk of the order is expected to be delivered by April 2017. The first locomotive, SCAX 905, was unveiled on July 18, 2016 at Los Angeles Union Station during a special event.