The BISON locomotive platform was developed by rail transit vehicle manufacturer CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. (CRRC ZELC) for the European.
This multi-system electric locomotive was developed according to the requirements of Rail Cargo Hungaria and the requirements for freight operations in Central and Eastern Europe.
On September 11, 2019, the European subsidiary of CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. - CRRC ZELC Verkehrstechnik GmbH (CRRC ZELC Europe) and the Hungarian railway undertaking Rail Cargo Hungaria Zrt. signed a framework agreement for the delivery and maintenance of two mainline electric locomotives and two hybrid shunting locomotives. The contract covers the leasing and maintenance of the locomotives for four years, including an extended leasing or purchase option and an order option for additional 20-20 vehicles from both types. The multi-system electric locomotives for Rail Cargo Hungaria will be the first freight-optimized E-locomotives in Europe.
The mainline locomotive has a traction power of 5,600 kW, a starting traction of 300 kN and reaches a maximum running speed of 140 km/h.
In end of october 2023 - 181 002 is arrive in Bulgaria for homologation. Tests is start on 16 november between Kaloyanovo and Dolna Mahala stations and successfully ends in 17 november in Kazanlak station.
On this video you see first day of tests on 82 line in stations Kaloyanovo and Dolna mahala. Enjoy and stay tuned for more videos.