Transmashholding + Alstom: the passenger locomotive EP20 - 30 units and freight locomotive 2ES5 - 2 locomotives. Sinara and Siemens will delivered 40 units of the 2ES10 type. RZD 2ES10 -Granit- Alstom and Transmashholding Alstom and Transmashholding

Nine units have been built so far, being gradually delivered right now. They mainly run the 046/045 Moscow - Voronezh - Moscow and 131/132 Moscow - Orsk - Moscow services. Some EP20s are still accompanied by another locomotive (usually a bi-current EP10) as they still suffer from failures, that have led to serious delays.

The images show unit EP20-007 at the Kazansky railway terminus in Moscow arriving with train 045 from Voronezh. - YZ Alstom and Transmashholding

No real news about the locomotive itself, but the building and delivery process seems to be continued. In the text on the website is stated that there will be a 160 km/h version of the EP20. Alstom and Transmashholding

JSC Transmashholding and Alstom have submitted to their customer JSC Russian Railways the first electric locomotive EP20. Submission Ceremony took place at Novocherkassk Electric Locomotive Building Plant (NEVZ, an entity of JSC Transmashholding), a manufacturing site of EP20.

The Ceremony was attended by Russian Prime Minster Dmitry Medvedev, Senior Vice-President and Design Director of JSC Russian Railways Valentin Gapanovitch, Governor of Rostov Region Vasily Golubev, Transmashholding President Andrey Bokarev, Alstom President Patrick Kron and Transmashholding General Director Andrey Andreev.

EP20 locomotive introduces the first joint product line of Transmashholding and Alstom developed by specialists of TRTrans engineering center, a joint venture company of Transmashholding and ALSTOM Transport. The JV was established on a fifty-fifty basis to develop new Rolling Stock products for railways.

EP20 is the first Russian locomotive that may haul passenger trains reaching 200 kph. Locomotive major advantage is that it is of dual-voltage type. The locomotive may be operated on both dc and ac lines. This advantage helps to avoid locomotive changing for the routes crossing ac and dc line sections. That means that there is no more necessity to use two different voltage locomotives as well as time and efforts of railway personnel to change a locomotive. The locomotive is fitted with asynchronous traction that makes it possible to get several time reduction of locomotive maintenance and to have significantly lower power consumption.

As per arrangements, 36 locomotives will be delivered to JSC RZD from 2012 to 2013. These machines will be used in future for passenger traffic between Moscow and Sochi, including Winter Olympic Games of 2014.

The Contract for the delivery of 200 new generation dual-voltage passenger locomotives EP20 from 2012 through 2020 was signed by RZD President Vladimir Yakunin and TMH Board Chairman Andrey Bokarev on May 27, 2010 in Sochi at the V International Business Forum Strategic partnership 1520.

Second joint project of TMH and Alstom is mainline freight ac locomotive with asynchronous traction motors 2ES5. Similar locomotive have been also never produced in Russia before. First 2ES5 locomotive was shown to Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev during his visit to NEVZ. Alstom and Transmashholding

The first quest for the next days: how is the EP20 for Russia doing?

Same for the 2ES5, also for Russia

And for this one, you almost need a magnifier. But it is the goodlooking new freight locomotive for Kazakhstan. Good to see the PrimaII design has had its influence on this one. KZ8A for Kazakhstan Alstom and Transmashholding Alstom and Transmashholding

Railcolor: In 2011, TRTrans (Alstom + Transmashholding) officially presented the first sibling of their new multi-functional locomotive platform for the 1520 mm (Russia and CIS) market. We are talking about the EP20 series, a Bo'Bo'Bo' dual-system electric with an asynchronous propulsion system. The prototype of this series, of which 200 units are on order, was outshopped late 2010. It is not easy to look-over the EP20-001, because of its unique, multicolored livery.

EP20-002 is different. It has the standard livery of the RZD, red and two tones of gray. The assembly of EP20-002 was completed at the Transmashholding Novocherkassk Locomotive Building Plant (NEVZ) this March. It then left for the VNIIZT test ring in Scherbinka. It will have to complete a 5.000 km trial in service, a important part of the approval process in Russia.

In parallel, tests with the EP20-001 take place. It is used for dynamic trials with speeds of 120 and 160 kph. According to the current planning, the EP20 will get its compliance certificate in September 2012. (Serie)delivery to the Russian railways (RZD) should then start in the fourth quarter.

Derailment of EP20-001
The test program of EP20-001 however was interrupted on 27.05.2012, when the locomotive (pushing its train) derailed at Belorechenskaya-Maikop. Together with EP10-008 and laboratory-car 018 the engine had to make an emergency stop at a speed of 120 kph. It took around 300 meters and a dead end track to stop get the train. The EP10-008 and the laboratory car ended in the sand..

Two cranes were called in to recover the train, so that the damage could be evaluated. Now the damage needs to be evaluated.

sources: http://lokomotivishim.ucoz.ru / TMH / YZ / MT Alstom and Transmashholding

Alstom and Transmashholding present the EP20 locomotive, first production resulting from their strategic partnership

Alstom Transport and Transmashholding (TMH) have unveiled the first joint production resulting from the strategic partnership established in Russia between the two companies: an electric locomotive for EP20 passenger trains. The locomotive’s development by a newly created joint venture – the “TRtrans” engineering centre – took just seven months. This first production will be followed in a few months by another electric locomotive: the 2ES5 locomotive designed for freight transport. Since their alliance in 2008, the two partners have received orders for a total of 700 locomotives for Russian Railways (RZD) and Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) totalling €3.5 billion. The EP20 locomotive is presented at Expo 1520, held on 6-9 September in Moscow.

The EP20’s challenge: transport passengers at 200 km/h in temperatures reaching minus 50° C

This new-generation locomotive, ordered by Russian Railways in view of the 2014 Olympic Games in Sotchi, was inspired by the latest Alstom locomotive – the Prima II –, and by Russian models designed and manufactured by TMH. Yet the EP20 is not a simple adaptation of existing models. It was designed specifically for the CIS market and features the very latest in technology. The EP20 is the first triple-bogie passenger locomotive (BoBoBo) capable of operating at speeds of up to 200 km/h on both voltage systems in use in Russia. Its asynchronous motor is rated at 7200 kW, making the EP20 one of the world’s most powerful passenger train locomotives.

It was winterised for operation under temperatures as low as minus 50° C, with components suitable for extreme conditions and preheating systems for its sensitive equipment.

The EP20 is also the first Russian locomotive equipped with a computerised cab, including driving aids, remote service diagnosis, remote maintenance and centralised data. The locomotive’s highly efficient traction system also allows for a significant reduction in electricity consumption.

EP20: the product of a day-to-day partnership

The result of a unique industrial and technical organisation, the EP20 was developed by 150 “TRtrans” engineers at TMH’s largest locomotive manufacturing facility located in Novocherkassk. The engineers come from the two partner companies. They are supported by Alstom teams from its plants in Belfort, Tarbes, Le Creusot, Ornans and Villeurbanne in France and Charleroi in Belgium. The Alstom teams provide expertise for all high voltage electrical equipment, as well as the command control systems for traction drives. The TMH teams, in turn, contribute their unmatched know-how in the area of “winterisation” and their knowledge of the constraints and standards governing the 1520-mm track gauge market in Russia and the CIS.

Alstom’s facilities at Tarbes and Belfort will provide all high voltage electrical equipment (motor units, auxiliary units, circuit breakers and the main transformer), as well as command control systems for the traction drives for the first 36 EP20 locomotives, scheduled for delivery to RZD between 2012 and 2013. The other components (including the bogies) will be produced by TMH and the locomotives will be assembled at its plant in Novocherkassk. The production of the first EP20 enabled the two companies to work together to optimise the industrial process, standardise operations and refine continuous improvement methods and tools. .

The key components for the next 164 EP20s will be manufactured by a second joint venture, called RailComp. Under an agreement signed in 2009 between Alstom and TMH, this company is scheduled to be formed at the end of 2011. The first RailComp plant, which will also be installed at the Novocherkassk site, will produce traction drives for the EP20, among others, starting in 2014. Assembly of the locomotive will then continue at the Nevz plant, which will gradually benefit from joint progress made on the project.

EP20: the first product in a range for the 1520-mm gauge market

The EP20 locomotive announces the gradual construction of a range of common products. It will be followed by the 2ES5 electric freight locomotive, for which 200 orders have already been placed by RZD. Moreover, in Kazakhstan, the partners will deliver 295 electric passenger and freight locomotives to Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) over the coming years. They will be assembled in a plant in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, which will be operational in 2012. Alstom and Transmashholding

It was already known that the TMH/Alstom combination was aiming at the Kazakhstan market and now they have succeeded: 295 single- and twin-unit electrics are being ordered by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy. Note that Alstom's French locomotive factory in Belfort will construct complete units this time.

Don't forget that also Siemens will built 221 2ES10 twin-section electrics in the next years. I may be quiet in Europe... it is sure compensated by whats happening in the near and far east!

In short:
Alstom/TMH: 200 EP20 for Russia
Alstom/TMH: 2xx 2ES5 for Russia
KTZ/Alstom/TMH: 95 KZ4a and 200 KZ8a for Kazachstan
Siemens/Sinara: 221 2ES10 for Russia
KZ8A for Kazakhstan KZ4At for Kazakhstan RZD 2ES10 -Granit- Alstom and Transmashholding

Developed by TRTrans, the engineering centre jointly operated by Alstom and Transmashholding (TMH), the 2ES5 electric locomotive is Russia’s first mainline freight AC1 locomotive with asynchronous motors. Production of the key components, including traction equipment, is localized in Russia and the locomotives themselves are manufactured at TMH’s Novocherkassk Electric Locomotive Plant.

“The 2ES5 electric locomotive is our second product jointly developed with TMH after the EP20 passenger electric locomotive, currently the fastest in Russia, able to run at up to 200 km/h. The new freight electric locomotive is based on a modular principle and its design will provide the customer with the most advanced engineering solutions in terms of security, control systems, power consumption and driver comfort,” said Thibault Desteract, Senior Vice-President of Alstom Transport in Russia and CIS.

The advanced design of the locomotives enables a significant increase in time between overhauls, ensuring a dramatic reduction in maintenance costs.

The 2ES5 locomotives will be operated in the Eastern regions of Russia, on the Baikal-Amur Mainline, which is now being upgraded as part of a government program.

Railcolor: Read all about the Alstom + Transmashholding locomotives in our dossier.

Alstom is currently presenting its newest locomotives at the EXPO 1520 railway fair. One of them is the 2ES5 twin-section locomotive for the Russian railways (RZD):

Designed by TRTrans, an engineering centre developed by Alstom and TMH, the 2ES5 is the first AC Russian locomotive with asynchronous traction drive. With a capacity of 8,400 kW, the 2ES5 is a powerful locomotive, able to run at 120 km/h and to haul up to 9,000 tonnes.

The locomotive’s state-of-the-art technology and modular design provide a high safety level and lower lifecycle cost. The locomotive is designed to ensure rail traffic optimisation, due to reduced power consumption, longer intervals between maintenance and the ability to run at maximum speed in a curved profile. The 2ES5 can resist temperatures as low as -50°C.

Innovative solutions for this particular locomotive include the traction drive, modular design and electronic braking which prevents the braking pads from deterioration. The 2ES5 also introduces a new level of ergonomics and comfort for the driver.

The first locomotive is now undergoing dynamic tests on the test track in Sherbinka, near Moscow. 200 locomotives will be supplied to RZD, in accordance with the contract signed on 30 May 2011.

Transmashholding + Alstom: the passenger locomotive EP20 - 30 units and freight locomotive 2ES5 - 2 locomotives. Sinara and Siemens will delivered 40 units of the 2ES10 type.

Engineers of Transmashholding (TMH) and Alstom are performing shop tests ofthe first prototype of 2ES5 AC Mainline Electric Freight Locomotive at Novocherkassk Electric Locomotive Plant (NEVZ, part of CJSC Transmashholding).

2ES5 is the first in Russia AC electric freight locomotive with asynchronous traction drive. Shop tests at site include static, as well as dynamic on test track, after their completion acceptance tests of the loco will be carried out on polygons of Russian Scientific Research Institute of Railway Transport. At the same time, certification tests will be conducted to assess compliance with railway transport safety standards. It is planned to manufacture the second loco prototype to speed up tests at NEVZ.

2ES5 electric locomotive was designed by Russian Engineering Center TRTrans founded by Transmashholding and French engineering company Alstom Transport on the principle of parity. This loco is the second TRTrans engineeringproject, the first one was EP20 dual voltage electric passenger locomotive (works completed in 2012). 75% of loco components are standardized due to unique baseplatform, this will ensure substantial saving during fleet maintenance in actual operation conditions.

2ES5 design embodies cutting edge technical concepts, in particular: traction drive with asynchronous traction motors with individual voltage inverters, oilfree piston compressors with air cleaning and dryingsystems, microprocessor control and monitoring system. Loco manufacturing plan anticipates that key components of 2ES5 (including the ones engineered abroad) will be produced at Russian sites.

Large-scale use of new locomotives will materially enhance carrying capacity of Russian railways, improve energy efficiency and diminish carrier cost.

Electric loco is engineered with multiple increase ofoverhaul life versus serial models, it will help to cut highly labor expenses for fleet maintenance.

In addition, electric locomotives ensure high ergonomics and safety level for loco team. Supply contract for 200 2ES5 locomotives for JSC Russian Railways was signed on May 30, 2011. Deliver start is at the end of 2013. The loco delivery will continue at least till 2020, as per the contract. It is expected that electric locomotives of this series will be operated on East Siberia and Far East railways.

The first quest for the next days: how is the EP20 for Russia doing?

Same for the 2ES5, also for Russia

And for this one, you almost need a magnifier. But it is the goodlooking new freight locomotive for Kazakhstan. Good to see the PrimaII design has had its influence on this one.

Alstom and TMH have signed a contract to produce the 2ES5 electric locomotive for Russian railways

Alstom and Transmashholding have signed a contract to develop and produce the new 2ES5 electric locomotive in Russia. This contract defines the terms and conditions under which the two partners will be working together to fulfil the order that Russian Railways (RZD) placed with Transmashholding in June 2011. This order relates to the supply of 200 freight locomotives and is worth a total of approximately €1 billion. Alstom’s share of this contract is €400 million. The first deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2012.

Alstom and Transmashholding have entered into a global partnership, with Alstom acquiring a 25% stake in the parent company of TMH. This partnership has already resulted in the design and production of another locomotive - the EP20 passenger locomotive. It was presented to RDZ at the Expo1520 rail show at the beginning of September.

Like the EP20, the 2ES5 will be designed by TRtrans, a joint venture engineering company that Alstom and Transmashholding set up in December 2010. The 2ES5’s key components (such as the bogies and motor block) will be manufactured by a second joint venture company, Railcomp. The creation of this company is in progress. Design and production of the 2ES5 will be carried out at Transmashholding’s Novocherkassk site in southern Russia.

The 2ES5 is an asynchronous double-bogie freight locomotive for main lines. It will run at speeds of up to 120 km/h with total output of 7600 kW - which is what is required in order to pull freight convoys that can sometimes weigh more than 6000 t over distances of up to 3000 km.

In order to withstand extreme temperatures, which can sometimes fall to as low as -50°C in Russia, it will be “winterised". Transmashholding has drawn on its wide experience and will use materials capable of withstanding intense cold in its design. The steel and the strength it offers, the choice of cables, the various types of rubber and the oils used will all be specially adapted for use in extreme conditions. And pre-heating systems will be incorporated into all the sensitive pieces of equipment, such as the electronic components.

About Alstom Transport Alstom Transport develops and offers the most complete range of systems, equipment and services on the rail market, with sustainable transport always in mind. The company is capable of managing entire transport systems, including rolling stock, signalling and infrastructure, and also provides complete turnkey solutions. In 2010-2011, Alstom Transport recorded sales of €5.6 billion. It has a presence in over 60 countries and employs 25,500 people.

About Transmashholding Transmashholding is Russia’s leading railway equipment manufacturer. Its products include electric and diesel locomotives, converters, freight and passenger cars, suburban and metro cars, diesel engines for locomotives and diesel generators. TMH posted sales of €2.2 billion in 2010. The company employs over 54,000 workers.

Alstom, its Russian partner Transmashholding (TMH) and the Russian Railways (RZD) have entered into an agreement for the development of the first Russian dual-voltage freight locomotive called “2ES20”. The dual-voltage, double-section mainline electric locomotive with asynchronous traction drive, will be able to run on both 3kV and 25 kV current. This will allow eliminating loco swap at station where the current is changed over, which will save time and resources.

The agreement was signed today in presence of Alstom’s CEO Patrick Kron by RZD President Vladimir Yakunin, TMH President Andrey Bokarev and Alstom Transport President Henri Poupart-Lafarge during the VIII International Railway Business Forum “1520(1) Strategic Partnership” in Sochi (Russia).

The agreement sets up the foundation of a team work to prepare and validate the technical design of the 2ES20 locomotive, expected to be finalised by September 2013, while the loco’s first prototype is expected to be ready for testing in March 2014. The delivery of 2ES20 electric locomotives to RZD is scheduled for December 2014.

“A dual-voltage mainline electric locomotive is a modern solution, brand new for Russian industry of freight operations”, said A. Bokarev. “Its application is able to considerably reduce the time for goods traffic in critical sections of the rail network. We expect the introduction of dual-voltage electric locomotives in the network to significantly increase the efficiency of the railway transport”.

“This is the third locomotive project we are implementing in Russia with our partner TMH thanks to our fruitful cooperation. This new and high performing locomotive will enhance freight operations in the country as well as in the 1520 market. This project is part of Russian Railways plan to modernize 20,000 locomotives by 2030 and I am particularly proud to know that Alstom and TMH are considered as trusted strategic partners to support its ambitious project” said Henri Poupart-Lafarge.

The design and engineering of the new electric locomotive and its key components, including traction equipment, will be performed by TRTrans, the engineering company jointly managed by Alstom and TMH in Moscow and Novocherkassk.

The production of the new locomotives will be done at Novocherkassk Electric Locomotive Plant (NEVZ, part of Transmashholding). There, in April 2013, Alstom and TMH inaugurated their new joint production site of RailComp, dedicated to asynchronous traction drives and other key components. The best-in-class traction and other key components for this new locomotive will be produced in RailComp.

Locomotives developed by Alstom and TMH are among the most powerful in the world, meeting local requirements of Russia and other 1520 countries. TMH and Alstom together are currently executing the contracts on the supply of 400 locomotives to Russia and 295 locomotives to Kazakhstan.