NEWAG enters German and Austrian tracks

Polish rolling stock manufacturer NEWAG has begun the homologation process for the multi-system electric locomotive Griffin E4MSUa on the German and Austrian markets. The company aims to obtain operational approval in both countries, which is intended to pave the way for its broader presence in Central European markets. Currently, the Griffin E4MSUa-002 locomotive is undergoing electrical interference tests on infrastructure in Buchs, Switzerland. After these tests, it will proceed to further testing in Germany. Simultaneously, a second vehicle, designated E4MSUa-015, is undergoing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing at the test center in Velim, Czech Republic. These tests are to confirm the locomotive's compliance with German market requirements and prepare it for further stages of approval. The company reported that tests conducted in the Czech Republic and Slovakia have concluded with positive results, and the certification process is ongoing. In the second quarter of this year, the manufacturer plans to apply to the European Union Agency for Railways for an operational license in these countries. The homologation of the Griffin E4MSUa locomotives is being carried out under an agreement between NEWAG and PKP Intercity. According to the contract, the multi-system locomotives are to be approved for operation in six countries: Poland, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary