Locomotives

Technology & Innovation

Powering Balkan Railways Towards Sustainability – A Narrative of Modernization, Interoperability, and Green Innovation

As Europe steers toward a more sustainable future, the transformation of its railway systems, particularly in Southeast Europe, is gathering momentum.

Lubomir Cech May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

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METRANS gets 3 modernised Class 731 locomotives

The first locomotive was ceremonially handed over at Prague Terminal on 12 May 2026.

Lubomir Cech May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

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FlixTrain presents first Vectron locomotive for Talgo fleet

The locomotive will be used in push-pull operation with the 65 Talgo trainsets already on order for Germany.

Lubomir Cech May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Business

10x Heavy Hybrid Shunting Locomotives (90t) – 303 kN – Zero Lead Time

Strategic opportunity: 10 heavy hybrid shunting locomotives (Commissioned 2020/2021) are now available for private acquisition due to fleet reorganization. Skip the 24-month OEM waiting list. These units offer a turnkey solution for immediate decarbonization of heavy logistics and industrial sites.

Lubomir Cech May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Business

RAILPOOL brings Traxx locomotives to France

RAILPOOL is expanding its locomotive leasing activities in France, with deliveries of 30 Alstom Traxx Universal electric locomotives under way since March 2026.

Karel Novak May 19, 2026 · 2 min read

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Grampet tests modernised coaches and ELASMO locomotive

The vehicles were refurbished with funding from Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

Lubomir Cech May 15, 2026 · 1 min read

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TÅGAB adds former Green Cargo Rc4 locomotives to its fleet

The locomotives are being prepared for entry into traffic.

Lubomir Cech May 15, 2026 · 1 min read

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Rail Capital Partners delivers Newag Dragon 2 to SLG

The Dragon 2 is a six-axle electric locomotive designed for heavy freight operations. It will be deployed by SLG on domestic and cross-border services.

Lubomir Cech May 14, 2026 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Rail Traction Company tests Euro9000 on Brenner corridor after Italy approval

RTC is using the trials to examine whether services on the Brenner axis can be operated without locomotive changes at national borders.

Lubomir Cech May 14, 2026 · 2 min read

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ČD ends plan to rebuild “Banana” locos

České dráhy will withdraw and offer for sale its classic Škoda-built Class 150.2 and 151 locomotives, ending plans for their modernisation.

Karel Novak May 11, 2026 · 2 min read

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CBH takes delivery of seven Wabtec narrow-gauge locomotives

The locomotives arrived in early April from Wabtec’s Contagem manufacturing facility in Brazil.

Lubomir Cech May 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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ELL Polska delivers additional Vectron locomotive to Olavion

ELL Polska continues to supply Vectron locomotives to operators active in Central European freight corridors.

Lubomir Cech May 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Siemens starts delivery of Indian freight locos

Siemens Mobility has handed over the first D9 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under its €3 billion contract for 1,200 units.

Karel Novak May 5, 2026 · 2 min read

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CARGOUNIT receives 50th Siemens Vectron MS locomotive

The milestone locomotive, named “Ignacy”, continues the lessor’s expansion of its multi-system fleet for cross-border freight operations.

Lubomir Cech May 1, 2026 · 1 min read

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Siemens Mobility delivers two Vectron MS to Laude

The handover increases Laude’s Vectron fleet to three locomotives, following the first unit delivered in 2021.

Lubomir Cech May 1, 2026 · 1 min read

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Northrail sends three Vossloh DE 18 locomotives to Sweden

The locomotives were moved via Rostock and Trelleborg to BS Verkstäder in Falköping for ETCS commissioning.

Lubomir Cech April 29, 2026 · 1 min read

Business

CRRC Ziyang will supply new fleet of locomotives to a haulage arm of Martinus Group

The new entity will operate bulk commodity services using its own locomotives and wagons under long-term contracts, starting on Queensland’s narrow-gauge network.

Lubomir Cech April 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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Leo Express deploys Talgo trains on new routes

Leo Express is launching new cross-border services from Prague, supported by leased RAILPOOL Vectron locomotives and Talgo trainsets.

Karel Novak April 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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RBP replaces older Traxx fleet with MS3 locomotives from RAILPOOL

RAILPOOL is supplying the locomotives under a full-service leasing arrangement, covering maintenance and related services for the duration of the contracts.

Lubomir Cech April 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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EURO9000 locomotives liveries in new liveries for Lineas and Dettmer Rail

Two new sightings of EURO9000 locomotives on European rails

Lubomir Cech April 18, 2026 · 1 min read