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The order includes 20 trainsets and 10 locomotives to replace night train rolling stock nearly 40 years old.
Leo Express is launching new cross-border services from Prague, supported by leased RAILPOOL Vectron locomotives and Talgo trainsets.
RAILPOOL is supplying the locomotives under a full-service leasing arrangement, covering maintenance and related services for the duration of the contracts.
The contract, valued at EUR 325m, includes delivery of the trains and 30 years of maintenance.
Two new sightings of EURO9000 locomotives on European rails
The locomotive is part of a February 2023 framework agreement for up to 50 bi-mode locomotives, including a first call-off for 13 units and a 10-year maintenance contract.
The selected manufacturer is expected to be announced by the end of 2027.
The EuroDual locomotive offers an unparalleled combination of power, flexibility, and efficiency, making it an ideal solution for the challenging railway landscapes of the Balkan region.
The vehicle arrived at the Meadows Maintenance Complex in Kearny, New Jersey, on 13 April 2026 and will undergo testing before entering service.
The contract notice was published on 14 April 2026, with requests to participate due by 6 May 2026.
Stadler will supply additional cogwheel trains for the Gornergrat Railway, supporting capacity and modernisation on a key Alpine tourist line.
The partnership strengthens Akiem’s operational presence near the port of Marseille and key freight hubs in Miramas and Fos-sur-Mer.
The programme covers the modernisation of 19 locomotives.
The approvals, announced on 13 April 2026, follow Serbia’s earlier authorisation in 2023 and enable cross-border operations linking Central Europe with the Adriatic region.
The units were handed over on 8 April 2026 and have already entered service, enabling the retirement of five legacy locomotives with an average age of 40 years.
The delivery expands Kraftdragarna’s capacity for complex infrastructure logistics, supporting the movement of oversized and high-mass components across Sweden’s rail network.
The updates include eight new passenger wagons on the Astana–Omsk service and the commissioning of 24 locomotives across multiple depots.
According to Northrail, the expandable configuration will enable operations in countries including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia once the relevant packages are activated.
The dual-power locomotive will feature specific technical approvals for operation in Slovakia and the Czech Republic alongside existing DACH region certification.
The specialized wagons provide seating and onboard amenities for personnel tasked with securing military equipment during international rail movements.