VR Class Dr19

Class Dr19
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderStadler Rail Valencia
Total produced60
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICBo′Bo′
Gauge1,524 mm (5 ft)
Length18 metres (59 ft)
Height4.9 metres (16 ft)
Axle load22 tonnes (22 long tons; 24 short tons)
Loco weight88 tonnes (87 long tons; 97 short tons)
Prime mover2x Caterpillar C32
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Career
OperatorsVR Group
Number in class60
Delivered2022–2026

The Dr19 is a class of diesel-electric locomotives primarily used in freight traffic by VR Group. VR has ordered 60 locomotives from Stadler Rail Valencia that are due to be delivered by the end of 2026, and has options for 100 more.[1][2]

The first Dr19 locomotive arrived in Finland for testing in 2022, and entered commercial service in May 2023.[3]

References

  1. ^ Laine, Jussi; Sulonen, Jaakko; Vesala, Jyrki. "Dr19, modernia voimaa ja kohti uusia energiaratkaisuja" (PDF). Rautatietekniikka (in Finnish) (3/2023) (35th ed.). Raideliikenteen Teknisten ja Toimihenkilöiden Liitto RTTL ry: 10–12. ISSN 2242-3893.
  2. ^ Jäärni, Clarissa (2022-02-09). "Täysin Suomen oloihin tehty dieselveturi saatiin testiin Tampereelle – tällainen on nappeja myöten kuljettajien kanssa suunniteltu investointi". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  3. ^ "VR:n uudet dieselveturit aloittavat tänään liikenteessä". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
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