CVSR Contracts with AMPS Traction
By Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad | April 14th, 2026
CVSR Contracts with AMPS Traction to Repower Historic Locomotives
Peninsula, Ohio, April 14, 2026 – Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) has entered into a contract with AMPS Traction of Westerville, Ohio, to repower two of its historic locomotives, marking a significant investment in sustainability while preserving the legacy of rail travel in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
NSR AMPS Traction G9 BEL in Revenue Service
By Railway Age | March 21st, 2025
OmniTRAX Ohio rail affiliate Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR) on March 21 placed a battery-electric locomotive (BEL), the AMPS Traction G9, into regular linehaul revenue service. OmniTRAX describes its deployment as a first in the U.S.
OmniTRAX Deploys Nation’s First Battery-Electric Locomotive into Revenue Service
By OmniTRAX | March 21st, 2025
CLEVELAND – March 21, 2025 – OmniTRAX, a leading supply-chain and logistics solutions provider, proudly announces that its Ohio rail affiliate, Newburgh & South Shore Railroad (NSR), has placed the first battery-electric locomotive (BEL) into revenue service in the United States. This historic achievement marks a major step forward for sustainable freight rail operations, setting a new standard for the industry.
Battery shunter enters service in Ohio
By Railway Gazette International | November 13th, 2023
USA: OmniTRAX’s Newburgh & South Shore Railroad has put an AMPS Traction G9 battery shunting locomotive into service in the Cleveland area.
The railway has been supported by Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund, which provides grants for projects to improve air quality.