Omnitek gas technology to power Czech locomotive

Omnitek Engineering said its natural gas engine technology is being utilized in two TEDOM natural gas locomotive engines powering a Czech Railways train.

This is a pilot program with scheduled service three times daily between the Czech cities of Opava and Hlučín. The low-emission dedicated natural gas engines from TEDOM are certified to the Euro5 EEV emissions standard, stands in the company statement.

The pilot program was developed by the transport division of Vitkovice Machinery Group and the Czech Railway Research Institution in cooperation with engine manufacturer TEDOM. The pilot program is seeking to demonstrate the economic, environmental and practical applications of CNG for rail transportation.

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