OmniTRAX Deploys First Electric Train

OmniTRAX, a leading supply-chain and logistics solutions provider, proudly announces that its Ohio rail affiliate, Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR), has placed the first battery-electric locomotive (BEL) into revenue service in the United States. This historic achievement marks a major step forward for sustainable freight rail operations, setting a new standard for the industry.

The AMPS Traction G9 locomotive operates at 1,700 gross horsepower and is designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions while maintaining the efficiency and reliability required for freight operations. The history making NSR locomotive 1234 was dedicated to the memory of Steve Ward, OmniTRAX’s longest-serving employee and former Division Engineer, who oversaw track safety and maintenance for 27 years until his passing in 2021.

This project was made possible through a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund, which supports initiatives that improve air quality by reducing diesel emissions. OmniTRAX collaborated with the Federal Railroad Administration on the history-making locomotive deployment.

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