Both units are Effishunter diesel locomotives, stationed with crews available to intervene within one hour in the event of a disruption affecting train movement.
The contract extension covers electric and diesel locomotives and is part of a longer cooperation between the two companies aimed at supporting rail freight services across France.
The order, scheduled for delivery in 2026, is being supported through European Union funding mechanisms aimed at shifting freight transport from road to rail.
The first of the two new locomotives, which arrived aboard the MV Constance after travelling from Germany, has docked at Bristol Port. A total of 30 bi-mode freight locomotives will be supplied to Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight.
The number of multisystem Dragon 2 locomotives in operation is continuing to grow.
The site is located adjacent to Warszawa Praga station, near the junction of the E65 and E20 railway lines.
The new Vectron livery reflects METRANS' extensive European intermodal network stretching from Hamburg to Istanbul.
New locomotive for construction logistics is added to the fleet at the time of Budimex handing over T3 Terminal at Baltic Hub in Gdansk.
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On 6 June 2025, Alstom and Akiem finalized two service contracts related to maintenance and spare parts for Traxx locomotives within Akiem’s operational fleet.
Apart from the new orders and deals signed, most recent announcements involved continued deployment of Alstom TRAXX BR186 locomotives.
The project involves six hybrid switch locomotives.
The locomotives are part of the Evolution Series platform, equipped with GEVO-12 engines designed to meet US EPA Tier 4 emissions standards without the use of exhaust after-treatment systems.
The delivery means a new operational phase for MEDWAY's Belgian branch, which continues to expand its traction capacity across central and western Europe.
The framework agreement includes potential call-off for locomotives for Hungary and Romania.
The handover from European Loc Pool (ELP) took place during the 2025 Transport Logistic fair in Munich.
The handover is part of a broader procurement deal involving six multisystem locomotives, four of which are allocated to RTC and two to its partner operator InRail.
The locomotive adds to the group’s expanding pool of leased traction for international rail freight operations.
CARGOUNIT has announced an order for 22 additional Siemens Vectron MS electric locomotives during the Transport & Logistics fair in Munich.
The manufacturer unveiled its modular locomotive concept at the transport logistic fair in Munich 2025.