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Looking to reduce unnecessary restarts due to locomotive battery discharge? Want to better manage locomotive idling? Ready to make a change that helps you make a real impact on emissions reductions? Start now with ZTR.   

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The Solution

With a proven history of tested solutions and a measurable ROI, ZTR is the only choice for your starting reliability.

  • Proven history with Intelligent Starting Technology
  • Direct and measurable ROI for your fleet
  • Applicable to nearly all locomotive types
  • Over 11,000 systems installed globally
  • Integration options for remote connectivity, diagnostics and reporting

Products include:

Automatic Engine Start Stop (AESS)

SmartStart - Industry-leading locomotive automatic engine start/stop system because of proven results on thousands of locomotives. With an ROI of less than 12 months, it saves railways 1.5 million gallons of fuel every month!

Battery Assist

KickStart - Uses supercapacitor technology to offload the starting current required from batteries to start the locomotive. This results in more reliable locomotive starts and extended battery life.

Locomotive Battery Saver System

The Locomotive Battery Saver System has a contactor simulating a knife switch, which will open automatically after a pre-set time delay. This system prevents untimely delays caused by dead batteries and improves reliability.