RAILSCOT | DB Cargo UK tests hydrotreated vegetable oil locomotive fuel [Railway Gazette]

DB Cargo UK tests hydrotreated vegetable oil locomotive fuel [Railway Gazette]

09/12/2020
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Date: 09/12/2020

UK: DB Cargo UK has successfully tested the use of 100% renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil to fuel a Class 67 diesel locomotive, and on-track trials are to follow with Class 67 and Class 66 locomotives, as well as testing with a Class 60.

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DB Cargo UK tests hydrotreated vegetable oil locomotive fuel [Railway Gazette]

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