The SNCF Class BB 75000 is a class of four-axle, Bo′Bo′ diesel-electric locomotives ordered by the French national railway operator SNCF in 2000 to renew its aging freight diesel fleet. Built for freight operations on non-electrified lines, it was among the more recent diesel locomotive types acquired new for SNCF's network.
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SignificanceOrdered by SNCF in a 1 billion euro program to renew its aging diesel freight locomotive fleet amid tightening European emissions and noise rules. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderAlstom, using the Prima locomotive platform, with electrical equipment developed in collaboration with Siemens 1 Sources
1. Wikipedia: SNCF Class BB 75000
WikipediaLead paragraph: Alstom and Siemens collaboration sentence
They are similar in appearance to the SNCF Class BB 27000, but are in fact the result of a collaboration between Alstom and Siemens.
Lead paragraph: delivery start year sentence
The initial order was for 400 machines to be delivered from 2007 onwards with an option for a further 100 additional machines.
Background section: emissions regulation rationale sentence
The changes in European pollution and emission regulations as well as noise regulations make it necessary for the organisation to renew its fleet.
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