VR Class Dr19

Class Dr19
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Stadler Rail Valencia Total produced 60
Specifications Configuration: ​  •  UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,524 mm (5 ft) Length 18 metres (59 ft) Height 4.9 metres (16 ft) Axle load 22 tonnes (22 long tons; 24 short tons) Loco weight 88 tonnes (87 long tons; 97 short tons) Prime mover 2x Caterpillar C32
Performance figures Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph)
Career Operators VR Group Number in class 60 Delivered 2022–2026

The Dr19 is a class of diesel-electric locomotives primarily used in freight traffic by VR Group. VR has ordered 60 locomotives from Stadler Rail Valencia that are due to be delivered by the end of 2026, and has options for 100 more. ^{[1] [2]}

The first Dr19 locomotive arrived in Finland for testing in 2022, and entered commercial service in May 2023. ^[3]

References

1. Laine, Jussi; Sulonen, Jaakko; Vesala, Jyrki. "Dr19, modernia voimaa ja kohti uusia energiaratkaisuja" (PDF). Rautatietekniikka (in Finnish) (3/2023) (35th ed.). Raideliikenteen Teknisten ja Toimihenkilöiden Liitto RTTL ry: 10–12. ISSN   2242-3893.
2. Jäärni, Clarissa (2022-02-09). "Täysin Suomen oloihin tehty dieselveturi saatiin testiin Tampereelle – tällainen on nappeja myöten kuljettajien kanssa suunniteltu investointi". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Retrieved 2025-08-04.
3. "VR:n uudet dieselveturit aloittavat tänään liikenteessä". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2025-08-04.

External links

• Media related to VR Class Dr19 at Wikimedia Commons