KTM Class 29

Class 29

KTMB Class 29 diesel locomotive at Gemas Railway Station (Sept. 2009)
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock (CNR Group)
Model CKD8E[1]
Build date 2005
Total produced 20
Specifications
UIC class Co'Co'[1]
Gauge 1,000 mm[1]
Wheel diameter 965mm[1]
Length 20668mm[1]
Width 2800mm[1]
Height 3875mm[1]
Loco weight 120t[1]
Engine type MAN 16RK215T 2580kW[1][2]
Cylinders 16
Transmission electric (AC-DC-AC)[1]
Performance figures
Maximum speed 120 km/h[1]
Tractive effort starting 410kN[1]
Career
Numbers 29101-29120
Locale Malaysia

The KTM Class 29 is a class of mainline diesel electric locomotives built in China by Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Company for operations by Keretapi Tanah Melayu of Malaysia on its freight services.

History

20 locomotives were acquired around 2005, but proved less than reliable than the Class 26 bought at the same time. By 2008 only 5 out of 20 were in service due to the high number of technical problems. As a consequence KTM had to lease locomotives from India at a cost of $1000 per train per day.[3] As the units were still under warranty, the manufacturing company was called in and a KTMB task force was formed to fix the problem. By December 2008 eighteen units had been overhauled and were in working order.[4]

Currently no reliability problems have been encountered with the locomotive and have performed above expectations. These Locomotives are currently Maintained By SMH Rail SDN BHD While the main objective of the locomotive is to pull heavy freight, it easily handles local shuttle trains with an operating speed averaging 110km/h.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "CKD8E Diesel-electric Locomotive (Exported to Malaysia)". www.zacliu.com. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
  2. ↑ "MAN B&W sign contract for 22 x 16RK215T Diesel Engines to power locomotives for KTMB, Malaysia" (PDF). www.mandieselturbo.com (Press release). MAN Diesel. 23 August 2004.
  3. ↑ "Readymade Train Wreck". www.mmail.com.my. The Malay Mail. 10 October 2008. Archived from the original on 13 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Resignations have not affected KTMB, says Ong". thestar.com.my. The Star (Malaysia). 2 December 2008.

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