MPI HSP46

The MPI HSP46 is a four-axle diesel-electric locomotive, which is being developed by Motive Power, Inc. It is the American EPA Tier 3 emission standards meet. The first customer is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ( MBTA ), the local trains of the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company ( MBCR ) are operated.

Description

The Executive Board of the MBTA has approved the procurement of 20 new HSP46 locomotives worth 114.63 million U.S. dollars of Motive Power, Inc. on July 14, 2010. These locomotives are powered by GE GEVO -12 diesel engines from GE Transportation Systems, equipped with a static converter for the train line and be able to meet the stringent requirements of the Tier 3 emission regulations. The AC motors, inverters and control systems supplied by GE, while MPI will supply brake systems, compressed air systems and cooling systems. The production of the locomotives will be in the work of Motive Power in Boise, Idaho. The new locomotives to replace the 20 oldest locomotives of the MBTA.

Delivery of the vehicles is to begin in 2013. In July 2011, the MBTA could vote on the color scheme of the new locomotives. Here, for the first time design images of HSP46 are shown. The majority of customers chose when voting for a design with a large T logo.

The MPI HSP46 is the successor to the successful model MPI MPXpress.