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locomotive was returned to service in April 2014. The second generation locomotives were to be returned to service during April 2014, and were expected to have all asbestos removed over the following 12 months; the first generation units were to remain out of service until all asbestos containing materials were removed.
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A further 20 units were ordered in June 2011. and first rolled off the production line on 13 March 2013, incorporating changes based on experience with the first batch. CNR Dalian says they are achieving significantly higher levels of reliability than specified in the contract. Ten locomotives of the
438:, using common components from the DX class such as the same bogies, traction motors, and General Electric 7FDL-12 engine. Still, all built new on a newly manufactured frame, and to be built in Toll Rail's own workshops. The DX class was seen as the best and most reliable locomotive in the fleet, and
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The DL class initially had poor reliability with availability only 50% of that of the rest of the fleet. In one instance a weld on an alternator fan failed resulting in the blade breaking off. As a result, KiwiRail employees were told not to enter the alternator compartment and to keep doors to the
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ceased building its own locomotives - all mainline locomotives since the introduction of diesel traction in the 1950s have been imported. The alternative of importing locomotives from China was billed as the quickest way to obtain the necessary new motive power, a backlog of orders on United States
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The need for new locomotives by now was pressing, and the
Arakaha proposal was dropped as not being able to produce the required locomotives quickly enough. The newly formed KiwiRail board turned its attention to buying new locomotives from established manufacturers, picking up the DK class concept
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in a soundproofing compound in five locomotives, with no asbestos in the remaining 34, and with no airborne asbestos or asbestos dust found. It was reported that the risk from asbestos was minimal and that levels of asbestos were insignificant. An asbestos removal plan was instigated and the first
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raised concerns over cab visibility and the locomotive's weight; KiwiRail subsequently confirmed that the locomotive weighed 105t, and that the cab meets United States standards and is the same as used in a number of other countries. They also pointed out that the design reflected the need for the
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In 2009, an order for 20 locomotives was placed (delivered 2010-2011), and a further 20 were ordered in 2011 (for 2012 delivery but postponed to 2013 due to reliability issues). A third batch of eight was ordered in
September 2013 (delivered 2015). A fourth order for an additional 15 was placed by
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line, being of similar dimensions and both twin-cab designs. The twin-cab design also provides operational flexibility as locomotives no longer need to be turned or operated in multiple when working terminating lines. They are the second class of twin-cab diesel locomotives to operate on the New
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The idea of building the locomotives in New
Zealand as advocated by the Labour government was promoted as a way of creating jobs at a time when the economy was entering a recession and unemployment was rising. Critics of the idea pointed out that New Zealand did not possess the necessary skilled
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again took over the maintenance of the railway network under the trading name ONTRACK. After several years of negotiations, the two parties could not come to an agreement on the amount that Toll should pay for access to the rail network (track access fees), and Toll did not purchase any new
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As a consequence of the problems experienced, production of the second batch of units was put on hold in mid-2012 pending resolution of the design issues. On 31 July 2012 KiwiRail announced that the fleet achieved its highest mean distance between failures (MDBF) rating, outperforming the
744:. In October 2022 two DL class locomotives traveled from Westfield in Auckland to the Makarau Tunnel for clearance testing. The locomotives were able to clear the tunnel. In November, DL9642 travelled from Auckland to Whangarei with bridge inspectors, testing bridge piles on the route.
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in
November 2008, the investment programme initiated by the previous government was suspended pending a review. In March 2009, the government announced that it had authorised KiwiRail to invest $ 115m in new rolling stock: $ 75m for 20 locomotives, and $ 40m for new
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area closed when the engine is running. The locomotives also experienced technical problems with a wide variety of internal components. KiwiRail stated that the teething problems were normal on new locomotives and that reliability was improving. The
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already had expertise in the heavy overhaul and rebuild of the DX class locomotives. This DL proposal was also known in its final form as the "Arakaha" locomotive proposal, with the intention for the locomotives to be built at
Hillside Workshops.
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purchased Toll Rail from Toll, renamed it KiwiRail, and merged it with ONTRACK, creating one company that controls both operations and rail infrastructure. Soon after the new company was officially launched, the State-Owned
Enterprises Minister
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cab to be as strong as possible. The union was involved with the design of the cab, and Union representatives were sent to China to check up on the building process and sign off on the locomotive before they were shipped to New
Zealand.
671:'s MetroPort operation. In some cases, these replaced services previously operated by two locomotives in multiple, also eliminating the need to turn the locomotives, though it has been noted that they are regularly turned anyway.
575:, Hamilton three days later for commissioning and driver training. A ceremony to mark commissioning was held at Te Rapa on 10 December, attended by many KiwiRail staff, including CEO Jim Quinn. Guests included Prime Minister
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purchased Tranz Rail in 2003. The DK class proposal was shelved, with Toll instead working on a different locomotive concept known as the DL class. Toll's DL class was based on building a brand new double-cab clone of the
630:
In June 2020, KiwiRail announced that it would purchase a further 10 DL class locomotives. Todd Moyle, KiwiRail's Chief
Operating Officer, implied that having a standardised fleet would lead to cost savings for KiwiRail.
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and
Australian manufacturers meant that it would take "many years" before the locomotives entered service. A review also found that locally built locomotives would be some 70% more expensive than purchasing from CNR.
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In 2012 KiwiRail undertook testing of a DL locomotive along the lower North Island main and branch lines. Following the introduction of the second batch DL locomotives were introduced to operations along the
583:. CNR officials were also present, with the chairman of CNR Cui Diangao explaining to the media that this was the first time Chinese locomotives had been exported to a developed country.
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In July 2016, it was announced that KiwiRail had put an order for 15 more DL locomotives. They arrived in early to mid-October 2018, and were towed to
Hamilton on 12 October.
489:. While still known as the DK class during the planning stages and upon the order being placed, the DL class name was later chosen to reflect the town where they were built -
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in 2002, who proposed to buy the General Motors EMD FT42CU and known as the DK class. This locomotive, in essence, would have been a single-cabbed version of the
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with a near-central pedestal controller. They also have the same Co-Co wheel arrangement as the DF and DX classes, as opposed to the Bo-Bo-Bo layout of the EFs.
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During 2024, four first-generation DL class locomotives were taken out of service and stored at Hutt Workshops. The locomotives are expected to be broken up.
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Critics questioned the reliability of the locomotives, citing Dalian-built locomotives in Malaysia encountering a number of initial technical problems (see
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labour in sufficient quantity for such a construction program to proceed in a timely manner, and had not done so for several decades since
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locomotive, with the second cab replaced by dynamic brake equipment. Tranz Rail's finances meant it never managed to place an order before
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emerged as the preferred supplier, with the new locomotive based on the manufacturer's CKD9 model. Following the election of the
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magazine stated in its December 2022 edition that DL operation on the North Auckland Line is "likely to begin later this year."
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In February 2014, all 40 DLs were taken out of service for tests after samples from one locomotive tested positive for
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The introduction of the DL class has allowed KiwiRail to transfer all of the DX class locomotives to the South Island.
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in a resin used for sound-proofing. In March 2014 KiwiRail reported that tests had shown small (5%) amounts of
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A third batch of eight locomotives was ordered in September 2013. This batch arrived on 15 March 2015.
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The remaining 14 of the first batch had been manufactured by April 2011, and were shipped by the
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announced that the government was investigating the possibility of assembling new locomotives at
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braking equipment, and ZD126C traction motors. The cab layout incorporates design elements from
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was introduced in 1979. The order marked one of the first steps of considerable investment in
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20V 4000R43 engine, expected to have 5–10% increased fuel efficiency over other locomotives,
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Locomotive news (August–September 2024). "The New Zealand Railway Observer".
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1169:"DL Class Locomotive - KiwiRail / Dl-class-locomotive-kiwirail.PDF / PDF4PRO"
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1505:"More problems with KiwiRail's Chinese-made trains have been revealed"
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DL9302 hauling a freight train between Pokeno and Tuakau, 4 June 2014.
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1147:"NZ Loco Order Helps Boost Export Orders For Chinese Manufacturer"
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locomotives while this issue remained unsolved. In July 2008, the
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Michael Tolich (December 2022). "Dispatches from the Far North".
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gave the locomotives certification for New Zealand in May 2011.
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When Toll assumed responsibility for the rail operation, the
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New Zealand Railways Rolling Stock Lists - DL class (2010)
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Planning underway for returning DL locomotives to service
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In 2022, KiwiRail undertook tests of the DL class on the
468:, from imported parts and based on the Arakaha concept.
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The acquisition of new locomotives was first proposed by
1541:"Testing of Locomotives underway to ensure staff safety"
1061:"KiwiRail's first Chinese locomotive arrives next month"
984:"KiwiRail places third order for CNR Dalian locomotives"
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Twenty DL locomotives Providing Grunt for Rail Freight
1127:. New Zealand: Fairfax New Zealand. NZPA. 13 July 2008
1041:. New Zealand: Fairfax New Zealand. NZPA. 2 March 2009
908:(2). Mosgiel: Triple M Publications: 5. March 2009.
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DL9135 hauling train 222 at Ohakune, 20 October 2023
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Joint Approach for reintroduction of DL locomotives
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32:DL9020 on a freight train near Papakura, Auckland.
928:"KiwiRail Orders Another 20 Chinese Locomotives"
1422:"Second batch of KiwiRail locomotives roll out"
539:Zealand network, the first being the 1950s-era
474:Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock (CNR Group)
1121:"Govt may assemble Kiwirail locomotives in NZ"
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174:18.12 metres (59 ft 5 in) over body
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1279:"Major problems with new locomotives: union"
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1471:KiwiRail signs up for 15 new Chinese locos
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1403:(in Chinese). 8 April 2011. Archived from
874:"KiwiRail orders more Chinese locomotives"
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192:108 tonnes (106 long tons; 119 short tons)
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2568:Track evaluation, cranes, and maintenance
1589:, KiwiRail, 17 March 2014, archived from
1211:"NZ built locomotives 70% more expensive"
546:The locomotives use a 2.7MW German-built
2283:G Garratt of 1928 (inc. Pacific rebuild)
1321:"Loco drivers get feel for new loco cab"
169:18.5 metres (60 ft 8 in) over
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1365:"KiwiRail gets early Christmas present"
1257:"New locomotives too heavy, says union"
1006:"More DL Locos and Wagons from China".
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963:"Production of KiwiRail trains on hold"
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2028:"English Electric" D (inc. D trailers)
1800:DF (General Motors) inc. DFT, DFB, DFM
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228:Yongji Electric Machine Factory ZD126C
17:
1571:"Concern remains over asbestos train"
7:
2585:ETM class rail maintenance equipment
1523:"New rolling stock proves its worth"
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2608:Railway preservation in New Zealand
2112:Leyland experimental petrol railcar
1328:Express (KiwiRail Staff Newsletter)
705:Rail & Maritime Transport Union
519:Rail & Maritime Transport Union
314:October 2018 (4th batch - 15 units)
304:November 2010 (1st batch - 6 units)
2033:"Ganz Mavag" EM (inc. ET trailers)
2001:ADL/ADC class diesel multiple unit
1996:ADK/ADB class diesel multiple unit
1263:. 16 December 2010. Archived from
845:"Strategic engine delivery begins"
310:August 2013 (2nd batch - 10 units)
14:
1241:. 10 October 2008. Archived from
394:KiwiRail in 2016, to replace the
378:locomotives was manufactured for
316:April 2023 (5th batch - 10 units)
1755:
1655:The New Zealand Railway Observer
1477:issue 20/4 November 2016 page 53
1213:. NZ: KiwiRail. 14 December 2010
689:Palmerston North - Gisborne Line
448:New Zealand Railways Corporation
312:April 2015 (3rd batch - 8 units)
308:June 2013 (2nd batch - 10 units)
306:June 2011 (1st batch - 14 units)
265:2,700 kilowatts (3,600 hp)‡
26:
2544:ex-British Rail Mark 2 carriage
2097:Edison battery-electric railcar
2038:"Matangi" FP (inc. FT trailers)
679:- including the milk trains to
504:New Zealand Government Railways
216:Yongji Electric Machine Factory
2575:ETM class track evaluation car
2173:A 88 Buckhurst petrol carriage
2127:Sentinel-Cammell steam railcar
1573:. Stuff/Fairfax. 4 March 2014.
1547:. 1 March 2014. Archived from
1343:"Photos: DLs Towed To Te Rapa"
1033:"$ 115m approved for KiwiRail"
1:
2603:Rail transport in New Zealand
1753:Rail vehicles of New Zealand
1459:International Railway Journal
1427:Railway Gazette International
1069:Railway Gazette International
989:Railway Gazette International
900:"New Horses on the Horizon".
882:Railway Gazette International
853:Railway Gazette International
829:. 25 May 2011. Archived from
396:EF class electric locomotives
1684:New Zealand Railway Observer
1444:. MENAFN. 24 September 2013.
1301:. KiwiRail. 7 September 2018
2522:Locomotive hauled carriages
2142:Thomas Transmission railcar
2117:McEwan Pratt petrol railcar
1341:Jon C. (23 November 2010).
796:"First New DL Locos Arrive"
794:Jon C. (11 November 2010).
2661:
2598:Locomotives of New Zealand
1330:(21): 1. 19 November 2009.
677:Marton - New Plymouth Line
579:and Minister of Transport
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1191:(4): 12. September 2008.
478:fifth National government
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1619:, KiwiRail, 8 April 2014
1442:"CNR Won Overseas Order"
1395:
1092:"Billion-dollar buyback"
534:locomotives used on the
154:3 ft 6 in
2635:CRRC Dalian locomotives
2058:AM (inc. AMP, AMT, AMA)
2010:Electric multiple units
1836:DX (inc. DXB, DXC, DXR)
1681:"Down at the Station".
1233:"Readymade Train Wreck"
536:North Island Main Trunk
453:fifth Labour Government
400:North Island Main Trunk
1396:4月7日 大连造20台内燃机车全部交付新西兰
1187:"Back to the Future".
1010:: 53. September 2020.
823:"DL Locos Arrive Soon"
683:Whareroa complex near
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567:Introduction and tests
367:
2539:AC class (Grassgrubs)
2092:Clayton steam railcar
1989:Diesel multiple units
1795:DF (English Electric)
649:East Coast Main Trunk
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556:British Rail Class 60
365:
2580:EL class rail cranes
2258:E of 1872 & 1875
2157:Westinghouse railcar
2122:Model T Ford railcar
1919:E (later EO of 1968)
1905:Electric locomotives
1805:DG (inc. DH of 1956)
1347:aucklandtrains.co.nz
1299:"DL class factsheet"
1267:on 20 December 2010.
1071:. 22 September 2010.
827:aucklandtrains.co.nz
800:aucklandtrains.co.nz
713:DX class locomotives
698:Commissioning issues
493:in northeast China.
436:DX class locomotives
372:New Zealand DL class
21:New Zealand DL class
2554:FM class guards van
2132:Silver Fern railcar
1353:on 1 February 2011.
1287:. 16 December 2010.
1245:on 13 October 2008.
1189:New Zealand Railfan
1171:. 7 September 2018.
902:New Zealand Railfan
806:on 1 February 2011.
742:North Auckland Line
736:North Auckland Line
588:NZ Transport Agency
548:MTU Friedrichshafen
464:, then operated by
257:Performance figures
243:Pneumatic Air Brake
2198:A of 1906 (inc. A)
2102:Red Terror railcar
1780:DA (inc. DAA, DAR)
1766:Diesel locomotives
1474:Track & Signal
1375:. 10 December 2010
1065:railwaygazette.com
878:railwaygazette.com
849:railwaygazette.com
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386:with engines from
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2640:Co-Co locomotives
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2186:Steam locomotives
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2152:Wairarapa railcar
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1509:Radio New Zealand
1407:on 26 March 2012.
1373:TV3 (New Zealand)
1284:Otago Daily Times
1261:nz.news.yahoo.com
1097:The Dominion Post
992:. 9 October 2013.
967:Radio New Zealand
933:Otago Daily Times
855:. 7 October 2009.
715:by 3000 km.
517:On delivery, the
466:United Group Rail
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752:Withdrawals
626:Fifth batch
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339:Disposition
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2019:Wellington
1857:DH of 1978
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1488:NZ Railfan
1401:lnnews.com
1305:8 February
773:References
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635:Operations
423:Tranz Rail
417:Background
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87:2009–2011
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2071:Railcars
2049:Auckland
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1527:KiwiRail
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651:and the
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1324:(PDF)
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284:Class
148:Gauge
141:Co-Co
73:Model
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