The Gdynia-based company got hold of four Traxx 3 multi-system locomotives, which will be used in domestic and international rail container traffic.

"To develop further and open new corridors for intermodal transport, in addition to investments in fully functional transhipment terminals, we need appropriate technical facilities: locomotives, reloading equipment, wagons, chassis and trucks. By adding to the company's fleet next Traxx locomotives, PCC Intermodal, operating in total 15 electric locomotives under its own licences, will be able to expand and increase the flexibility of its offer of daily intermodal connections in international corridors," said Adam Adamek, Vice-President of PCC Intermodal's Management Board.

Sławomir Cyza, Alstom's Managing Director for Poland, Ukraine and the Baltic States, also said, "We are very pleased that Traxx 3 MS locomotives became part of PCC Intermodal fleet. These vehicles are based on the newest, most modern, and innovative locomotive platform, characterised by its energy efficiency, its proven ability to pull higher loads than comparable locomotives, its simplified interface with the European Train Control System and improved maintainability. We are convinced that the Traxx 3 MS locomotive will strengthen PCC's Intermodal market position and will contribute to further development of a sustainable and low-emission European transport network."

According to the manufacturer, "The third generation Traxx locomotive delivers increased operational performance and reliability and comes with a higher energy efficiency, and its maintenance intervals have been extended by 33% to improve availability and reduce maintenance effort, compared to earlier versions."

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