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Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has begun integrating new Siemens Vectron locomotives into its operations, with the first units recently unveiled at the Bratislava main depot.
The contract includes a mix of electric, battery-electric, and bi-mode class 80X models, totalling 70 rail cars, to be manufactured in County Durham.
These six-axle locomotives are capable of operating on both Iberian and UIC gauges. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
As planned, the first out of three locomotives rolled out at the beginning of December 2024.
This order represents the largest procurement of wagons featuring VTG’s iWagon technology since its introduction in Spring 2024.
This initiative revives locomotives that are over 40 years old and extends their operational lifespan, contributing to more efficient and sustainable rail operations.
Starting in the summer of 2026, three Mireo Plus B battery trains will provide Regiobahn with emission-free travel on its RE 47 route for 5.5 years.
This follows a 2021 contract with a consortium led by Škoda Group, which included an option for the delivery of up to 11 additional units.
Scheduled to enter service between 2028 and 2030, these trains aim to increase capacity and provide better passenger comfort on the route.
A new agreement for diesel multiple units was signed between Trinity Metro and Stadler in the US.
The company plans to use them for transporting construction machinery and materials.
At the occasion of 25th anniversary of the partnership, a special livery was unveiled.
These powerful four-axle units are being prepared for freight operations in Sweden and Norway.
These trains will be deployed in Baden-Württemberg and Saale-Thuringia-Southern Harz (STS) networks in Germany.
The procurement includes 36 local trains and 19 regional trains, part of an agreement signed in 2022, which also includes an option to purchase up to 200 trains in total.
This agreement is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to update its rolling stock through domestic production facilities.
The addition of diesel locomotives for lease should help the solution for strong diesel locomotives shortage in Scandinavia.
These single-deck units are scheduled for gradual entry into service starting in 2026, targeting regional routes in Switzerland and cross-border operations.
Equipped with advanced pneumatic braking systems and lightweight steel structures, the wagons are designed to improve transport efficiency while increasing capacity for commercial freight.
This introduction is part of a broader effort to improve commuter services in the Greater Dublin Area.