The new chassis design allows for a more powerful engine with better emission performance. In addition, new anti-collision features and advanced high strength steel ensure improved deformation properties in the event of a crash.

Stricter environmental and safety requirements combined with highly congested roads make railways an interesting transport alternative worldwide. The Euro 4000 locomotive meets these new safety and efficiency requirements. According to Vossloh España, the new powerful locomotive will allow a higher utilization ratio on the existing rail network. This, in turn, will increase the shipment volumes that can be handled by rail. Customer reactions have been very positive.

Vossloh España uses a hot-rolled, 6 mm thick high strength steel with a yield strength of 500 MPa for the new chassis. This has made it possible to produce a brand new chassis design with reduced thickness of various parts. The result is a considerable reduction in weight and improved driver protection, combined with better ability to absorb crash energy.
The chassis around the driver seat can withstand considerable stresses. High strength steel is also used for new 'crash boxes' that have been fitted to absorb the collision energy. For this application, Vossloh uses an advanced high strength steel with a yield strength of 700 MPa.
Without reliable protection such as the new crash boxes, even minor collisions may have major financial consequences. As a result, collision energy can now be absorbed by crash boxes that can easily be replaced at considerably lower cost.