Siemens Mobility unveils new battery-electric locomotive for North America
The Charger B+AC locomotive provides a modular and scalable solution designed specifically for North American passenger rail.
Siemens Mobility has introduced the Charger B+AC, a next-generation passenger locomotive designed specifically for the North American market.
This locomotive is claimed to be the first battery-electric passenger locomotive in North America.
It is part of Siemens’ expanding portfolio of alternative propulsion technologies, which includes the battery-electric Mireo Plus B, hydrogen-powered Mireo Plus H, and hybrid Vectron locomotives.
The Charger B+AC offers a modular and scalable solution tailored for North American passenger rail, enabling transit authorities to enhance service while promoting sustainable transport.
Building on the success of the Charger platform, which has seen more than 400 units sold across the continent, the Charger B+AC replaces the traditional diesel engine with a modular battery system and pantograph.
This design allows the locomotive to operate primarily on power from overhead catenary wires, seamlessly switching to battery mode in areas without catenary infrastructure, such as near stations.
