British Rail Class 99 (locomotive)

The British Rail Class 99 is a planned class of dual-mode electro-diesel Co-Co locomotives that will haul freight trains on both electrified and non-electrified lines. It will be based on the Stadler Euro Dual platform.

Specification
The 75 mph locomotive will have a maximum tractive effort of "up to" 500kN, and a power output of 6000 kW at the wheel in electric mode. These figures exceed those of the diesel-powered BR Class 66.

Peter Dearman, an expert in traction electrification, reports in Rail Engineer that the Class 99 may only be able to deliver 1600 kW at the rail in diesel mode.

History
In April 2022 Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight signed an agreement for the supply of 30 locomotives to replace Class 66s. Introduction to service is expected in 2025. They will be maintained by Stadler at a new facility in Leicester.