Rail

Driving your future. Green. Digital. Available.

To achieve our primary goal, your continuing success, mtu rail solutions are constantly refined to face the rail industry’s major challenges.

We are constantly creating green drive power systems based on hybrid train engines and diesel train engines. Thanks to digital networking and intelligent service plans we can guarantee reduced lifecycle costs and maximum availability of your railway equipment.  

mtu train engines have proven their absolute reliability and exceptional economic efficiency over great distances and many decades. They also have the potential to meet future requirements as they  incorporate the very latest railway environmental technology.  

Our many years of rail industry experience, form the basis of our innovative railway technology systems capabilities. Locomotive and railcar manufacturers all over the world rely on mtu as their partner for mobility and rail solutions and we are trusted by train drivers and railway operators alike.

Join us in celebrating 100 years in the rail industry - explore our history and milestones in the slideshow.
1924 the first Maybach G 4a diesel engine marked the beginning of diesel-powered rail traffic. Today we provide engine systems and PowerPacks for railcars worldwide.
Our mtu rail systems set records! In 1933, the “Fliegender Hamburger” reached 160 km/h with two GO5 engines. The TALGO XXI in 2002 hit 254 km/h, a diesel traction speed record, powered by our 1,500 kW 12V 4000 engines.
In the 1950s, our predecessor company’s Maybach GTO engines enabled the switch from steam to diesel powered locomotives. Today mtu series 4000 rail engines are state of the art in locomotive traction all over the world.
With our Reman & Overhaul solutions the engine is as good as new. We take care of our customers rail engines during their entire life cycle – and beyond!
Our mtu Hybrid PowerPack, mtu EU StageV certified rail engines, a sophisticated exhaust gas aftertreatment system and HVO as sustainable fuel are our offerings for a sustainable rail drive future.
For 100 years our reliable solutions have been setting standards! To date, we have delivered more than 20,000 rail systems to 250 customers in 70 countries worldwide.

Clean and green

Move ahead more quietly and with lower emissions with EU Stage V drive power systems and railway engines from mtu – such as our Hybrid PowerPack and Series 4000 engines.

Always up to date

Maximum uptime and enhanced visibility for operators and fleet managers. Make better decisions faster using our digital solutions: mtu Go Act and mtu Go Manage.

On Permanent Standby

Smooth running railway engines mean a smooth running rail system. Rely on mtu as a strong Partner with complete lifecycle support.

mtu HYBRID POWERPACKS

Revolutionary Thinking

The mtu Hybrid PowerPack is the new generation of tried and tested PowerPacks. It is equipped with additional components and functions such as the use of power-dense electrical machines. The Hybrid PowerPack can easily be installed in the space under the floor. The modular design creates great flexibility in planning new vehicles with hybrid train engines or converting existing diesel trains. It satisfies all existing railway standards and can be arranged according to customer specifications.

Based on the hybrid train's specifications and the profile of the planned routes, mtu can simulate the lifecycle costs of specific projects. This means that we can design the perfect drive solution fitting your economical requirements. Together with you, we then determine an optimal concept based on your needs.

SERIES 4000 Train Engine

Dedicated to the Future

The Series 4000 is always one step ahead of the future: the first engine in its class with EU Stage IIIB certification in 2012 – and now EU-Stage-V-ready. With its superb mix of key mtu in-engine and post-combustion technologies, the Series 4000 is on track to continue as one of the world's most fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and reliable locomotive engines. A compact, highly economic powerhouse that really goes the distance. The mtu Series 4000 has proven itself thousands of times over, and like its predecessors, the latest edition is a force to be reckoned with. Working for you. And for the environment.

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

The Future is Digital

For over 100 years, we have been known for technological innovation and leadership—driving efficiency and reliability to new heights. Today, we are applying that same spirit of innovation to digitalization. Fueled by your system’s data—and supplemented with mtu’s exclusive expertise, smart analytics and extensive database—our digital solutions  mtu Go Act and  mtu Go Manage magnify the power of your mtu investment. From proactive failure prevention and intelligent troubleshooting to instant failure support and smart maintenance planning, digital solutions unlock the full potential of your mtu train engine.

mtu VALUECARE AGREEMENTS

Focus on your Operations

You’ve got a tough job. Leave the rest to us. mtu gives you the power, performance and peace of mind to get it done right. Our digitally connected power systems, wrapped in ValueCare Agreements, make it easy to keep your business running smoothly and reduce total cost of ownership by maximizing uptime, optimizing lifecycle costs and helping you avoid equipment-related business disruptions through preventive maintenance.

Featured Case Study

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mtu engines power largest commuter train network in Latin America

22 August 2017

Operadora Ferroviaria Sociedad del Estado (SOFSE), the Argentine government-owned railway, covers 36,966 km (22,970 miles) and is the largest commuter train network in Latin America. The network connects tiny rural towns once inhabited by Argentina’s famous cattle-raising gauchos to the center of Buenos Aires.

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Rail

Thanks to Reman: No case for the scrapheap

by Katrin Drinkuth, Lucie Maluck

New life for old mtu engines: Rolls-Royce Power Systems focuses on remanufacturing and therefore on sustainability and efficiency. But how do you turn old into new again?

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Power Generation

HVO: kind to the climate, good for mtu engines

by Lucie Maluck

Is that really true? Rolls-Royce engineers conducted a detailed investigation. The results were impressive.

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Power Generation

Sustainable fuels: E-Diesel and HVO make mtu engines (almost) climate-neutral

by Lucie Maluck

HVO fuel enables a 90% decrease in emissions with no compromise on power output. HVO can therefore make a major contribution to climate protection and is already being used in many mtu engines.

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Rail

“HVO is gentle on the engine”

by Lucie Maluck

Deutsche Bahn aims to be net zero by 2040. Jörg Schneider, Head of Climate Protection and Energy at DB Cargo, explains the part HVO fuel is playing as freight transport division DB Cargo moves towards net-zero carbon, and why the fuel is rather good for the engines.

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