Amtrak’s Locomotive No. 2015, which travels on the Capitol Corridor line, was upgraded with a “Repower” kit manufactured by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division.
Published: December, 2009
Amtrak’s Locomotive No. 2015, which travels on the Capitol Corridor line, was upgraded with a “Repower” kit manufactured by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division. An upgraded engine, a completely redesigned cooling system and the latest microprocessor-based locomotive control technology, along with an automatic start/stop system that eliminates unnecessary engine idling, will reduce emissions and increase fuel economy by 20 percent. Just as exciting, say those responsible for the project, is that maintaining the system is easy and affordable.
