Powering freight’s destination to zero
KLW remanufactured, Cummins powered 4,400 horsepower locomotive undergoes testing on CN
KLW remanufactured, Cummins powered 4,400 horsepower locomotive undergoes testing on CN
Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Knoxville Locomotive Works, Inc. (KLW) announced the next step in Tier 4 locomotive repower programs. Building on successful sales of KLW EPA Tier 4 certified and CARB verified locomotives across the U.S., KLW has recently completed the remanufacture of an existing line-haul freight locomotive utilizing the Cummins 4,400 horsepower Tier 4 certified QSK95 engine system. The locomotive also employs a CAF Power & Automation AC traction system along with components from other rail industry suppliers.
Of the KLWX 4400 ACT4 locomotive, KLW Chairman Pete Claussen said, “While much of the industry focus has been on developing new technologies to meet 2030 sustainability goals, KLW has developed solutions to help Class 1 operators move closer to their 2030 and 2050 sustainability commitments. The combination of Cummins QSK95 Tier 4 engine and SCR aftertreatment system, along with other components in the locomotive, provide better fuel economy and more reliability over other Tier 4 power packages.”
“We are excited to showcase our clean diesel technology in freight locomotives,” said Regina Barringer, Cummins Global General Manager, Rail and Defense. “Many rail operators have committed to reach net zero emissions and we are confident that the QSK95 will play an important role to helping rail operators improve the emissions for both their current and future line up of locomotives.”
The KLWX 4400 ACT4 locomotive is currently running on Canadian National Railway where it is undergoing reliability growth testing. KLW anticipates commercial availability of the KLWX 4400 ACT4 in the second half of 2023.
Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, comprises five business segments – Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins – supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen production technologies and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 75,500 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $735 million on sales of $34.1 billion in 2023.
