Vossloh UKLight

Built by Vossloh

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

2,800 kW

3,755 hp

Weight

85 t

187,393 lb

Length

20.32 m

66 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2013

Overview of the Vossloh UKLight

Discover the powerful UKLight locomotive, a modern diesel powerhouse designed for efficiency and performance. This versatile engine, also known as the Vossloh Eurolight, boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and a formidable power output of 2800 kW, making it ideal for a variety of rail operations across the United Kingdom.

Engineered with a robust Caterpillar C175-16 prime mover and a 1435 mm gauge, the UKLight locomotive features a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement. Its impressive dimensions, including a length of 20.32 meters and a height of 4.26 meters, are complemented by a weight of 85 tonnes and an axle load of 21.4 tonnes.

In service with prominent operators such as Chiltern Railways, Direct Rail Services, and TransPennine Express, the UKLight (CR 68, DRS 68, TPE 68) represents the cutting edge of diesel traction technology, offering reliability and strength for demanding railway networks. Explore its capabilities and see this remarkable locomotive in action.

Vossloh UKLight technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Eurolight
Built by	Vossloh · 2013
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	2,800 kW3,755 hp	3,755 hp
Tractive effort	317 kN71,264 lbf	71,264 lbf
Prime mover	Caterpillar C175-16
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	20.32 m66 ft 8 in	66 ft 8 in
Height	4.26 m14 ft 0 in	14 ft 0 in
Weight	85 t187,393 lb	187,393 lb
Axle load	21.4 t47,179 lb	47,179 lb