In Pictures: MBTA Approves $310M Purchase of 20 Siemens Charger Locomotives, Including 10 Battery-Electric Units

The MBTA's $310.4 million order will phase out locomotives that have been in service for up to half a century.

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The 20 new Siemens Charger units are slated for delivery beginning in 2029, with full service expected by the end of 2030.

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Ten of the locomotives will be diesel-hybrid models, while the remaining ten will run on battery and catenary electric power.

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The board's unanimous vote advances the agency's push to modernize its aging commuter rail fleet.

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Battery-electric units are expected to cut emissions and noise on MBTA commuter rail routes.

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The order marks one of the largest single locomotive procurements in the authority's recent history.

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Siemens Charger locomotives are already in service on rail networks across the United States and Europe.

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The new fleet will replace equipment that has exceeded its expected service life on several lines.

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Delivery of the first locomotives is not expected until 2029, with full fleet deployment by late 2030.

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