GE Transportation and TÜLOMSAŞ Secure First Locomotive Order by Turkish Private Operator Korfez Ulastirma, the logistics affiliate of Tüpraş
BERLIN, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 – GE Transportation (NYSE:GE) will supply five diesel-electric locomotives to Korfez Ulastirma A.Ş., the subsidiary of Turkey’s largest refinery Tüpraş, operating in railway transportation.
Korfez Ulastirma A.Ş. is the first private operator in Turkey to make such a purchase since the government began issuing licenses to use mainlines one year ago. Announced at InnoTrans 2018, the agreement includes GE Transportation’s PowerHaul® series locomotives, which are compliant with European Standards and provide world-class fuel economy.
Korfez Ulastirma A.Ş. currently leases five PowerHaul locomotives that GE previously supplied to the Turkish State Railways and will now double its fleet through this purchase. “As our operations grow, the ability to move faster and more efficiently is key to transporting products between Tupras refineries,” said Tufan Başarır, General Manager for Korfez Ulastirma A.Ş.
These locomotives, like the five already leased, will be built in Eskişehir, Turkey, by TÜLOMSAŞ, GE’s strategic partner in the country. TÜLOMSAŞ manufactures PowerHaul locomotives for the European, Middle Eastern, and North African markets. Under the agreement, GE provides technology and design, while TÜLOMSAŞ handles local manufacturing, assembly, and final testing.
“We are honored to expand our strong presence in Turkey and become the preferred locomotive supplier to both state-owned and private operators,” said Gökhan Bayhan, GE Transportation's General Manager for Russia/CIS, Europe, Middle East, and North Africa. “This agreement is a milestone in supporting a dynamic, growing market and contributing to Turkey’s railway industry with our technologies and experience.”
“At TÜLOMSAŞ plants, we support the production of advanced locomotives with our qualified workforce and capabilities,” said Hayri Avcı, General Manager of TÜLOMSAŞ. “This manufacturing effort also drives sub-industry development and contributes to the national economy.”
About the PowerHaul® Series
The PowerHaul® is a high-performing mid-weight locomotive compliant with EU Stage IIIa emissions and TSI interoperability standards. It features:
- 16-cylinder, 3,700 HP GE PowerHaul P616 engine with common-rail fuel injection
- Up to 18% fuel savings
- Advanced AC traction control and individual axle control
- Improved reliability and tractive effort
Learn more about GE Transportation’s InnoTrans 2018 participation at Hall 3.2, Stand 401 or visit the event’s official webpage.
About GE Transportation
GE Transportation is a global leader in rail, mining, marine, stationary power, and drilling solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, the company employs around 9,000 people worldwide and helps customers optimize efficiency through digital and advanced manufacturing technologies.
About Tüpraş and Korfez Ulaştırma A.Ş.
Tüpraş operates four oil refineries with a combined annual crude oil processing capacity of 28.1 million tons. It is Turkey’s only producer in the refining sector and its largest industrial enterprise. Tüpraş also owns:
- Ditaş (marine transportation)
- Korfez Ulastirma A.Ş. (rail transportation)
- Shares in Opet (fuel oil distribution)
49% of Tüpraş shares are publicly traded on the Istanbul Stock Exchange. As Europe’s 7th largest refining company, Tüpraş holds a key role in Turkey’s energy infrastructure.
Korfez Ulastirma A.Ş. is a wholly owned Tüpraş subsidiary and Turkey’s first private train operator. It began operations in December 2017 with 549 wagons and five leased locomotives from TCDD.
About TÜLOMSAŞ (Türkiye Lokomotif ve Motor Sanayi A.Ş.)
Founded in 1894 and based in Eskişehir, TÜLOMSAŞ is Turkey’s only locomotive supplier. It manufactures and maintains locomotives and wagons for over a century and is the largest and most modern producer in the Middle East and Balkans.
TÜLOMSAŞ has produced:
- 900 locomotives
- 650 diesel engines
- 11,000 freight cars
With a production capacity exceeding 100 locomotives, 1,500 bogie freight cars, and 100 engines annually, TÜLOMSAŞ is a powerhouse of Turkey’s heavy industry. More info: www.tulomsas.com.tr