In August 2011, CNR Datong started the construction fo the first unit. In January 2012, the first BCG-1 designated locomotive was ready for transport to Belarus. The start of the certification of these machines was scheduled on 02.02.2012, supported by the Belarusian State University of Transport and Datong of course.

The duration power of a BCG-1 twin-section locomotive is 9600 kW. On eunit can haul trains up to 7500 tonnes. They will repaces VL80S type units that only have 6500kW and can haul trains of around 4700-5500 tonnes.

The exterior design of the BCG-1 is not different from the HXD2. It has the welknown Prima-front design as developed by Alstom. The locomotives are painted in a light grey livery with light blue fronts. On each side a two tone blue wave 'connects' both parts of the locomotive. - railwaygazette.com/RW.by

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 series other products other products

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 other products

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. other products

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. other products

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. INNOTRANS 2012 2012: Alstom+TMH+KTZ: KZ8A other products other products

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 other products

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. other products

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
2013: Alstom+TMH+KTZ: KZ4A 2012: Alstom+TMH+KTZ: KZ8A RZD 2ES10 series other products

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.

In the first design sketch, the cabs of the projected locomotives clearly show some similaritiies with the Alstom PrimaII platform, although Alstom is more on the back ground in this order. The nose section module is maybe identical. We will have to wait until 2014, than serie production should begin.