Locomotives

Technology & Innovation

Trains serving Drax Power Station now run on hydro-treated vegetable oil

Drax Group has transitioned to using Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to power all trains operating in and out of its Drax Power Station near Selby, the UK’s largest renewable energy plant.

Lubomir Cech August 7, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

45 out of 66 Griffin locomotives for PKP Intercity delivered

PKP Intercity has expanded its fleet with the addition of two more Griffin locomotives, manufactured by NEWAG.

Lubomir Cech August 5, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

The First Hydrogen-Powered Locomotive in South America is from CRRC

CRRC Qishuyan has recently completed the delivery of a hydrogen-powered locomotive to Chile, marking a new addition to the country's railway fleet.

Lubomir Cech July 31, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

Wabtec will supply locomotives to Africa – for the largest untapped reserve of high-grade iron ore in the world

The US-based producer signs a $277-million locomotive deal with SimFer for Simandou Project in Guinea.

Lubomir Cech July 30, 2024 · 3 min read

Rolling Stock

More rolling stock modernization for Trenes Argentinos Cargas

An expanded agreement aims at securing more fluent grain flows by rail.

Lubomir Cech July 23, 2024 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

PSP Cargo Group with New Locomotives and Increased Freight Transport in Hungary

PSP Cargo Group has reported substantial growth in its operations in Hungary, a successful year since establishing its branch in the country.

Lubomir Cech July 22, 2024 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

CARGOUNIT Increases the Amount Smartrons Leased to Romanian Operators

The CEO of the Polish rolling stock company evaluates the business in Romania for Railmarket.

Lubomir Cech July 22, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

SBB Cargo International Will Expands Fleet of XLoad Vectrons to 40 Locomotives

The Swiss cross-European north-south operator is ordering 20 more locomotives via SüdLeasing.

Lubomir Cech July 19, 2024 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

Alstom and ÖBB: Framework Contract to Equip Almost 450 Vehicles with ETCS

An onboard signalling technology will be installed on Railjets and locomotives.

Lubomir Cech July 18, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

DCRail Signs Three-Year Servicing Agreement for Class 60 Locomotives with UKRL

DCRail, a provider of bulk freight services, has entered into a new three-year locomotive servicing contract with Leicester-based UKRL.

Lubomir Cech July 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

NeS with Third EuroDual from ELP

The fleet addition will help NeS manage nationwide spot traffic with high flexibility and reliability.

Lubomir Cech July 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

NORD/LB Finances Electric Locomotives and Night Train Carriages for RDC Asset

Three electric locomotives and 45 coaches will be financed with the involvement of DAL Deutsche Leasing.

Lubomir Cech July 9, 2024 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

In Short: 4 Rolling Stock News Across Europe in Early July

Several companies across Europe have announced new rolling stock developments in the first week of July, indicating shifts and updates in their fleets and operations.

Lubomir Cech July 8, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

CZ LOKO Reclaims 20 Locomotives from Liberty Ostrava and Sells Them to New Customers

Almost all locomotives of the Class 741.7 quickly found new owners

Lubomir Cech July 4, 2024 · 2 min read

Business

Railcare Group Acquires 40% Stake in AC Finance AB, Enters Loan and Lease Agreements

Additionally, Railcare has signed a lease agreement to rent nine locomotives from AC Finance for a five-year term.

Lubomir Cech July 1, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Nexrail Introduces Diesel and Battery Hybrid Locomotive for Shunting Operations in Europe

The new DE18 locomotive combines Stage V diesel engine and a traction battery with a 560kW output.

Lubomir Cech June 28, 2024 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

The Progress on Stadler’s Class 93 and Class 99 Locomotives for the UK

The latest additions to the UK's rail freight sector, the Class 93 and Class 99 locomotives, are on the brink of entering service, promising to bring new capabilities and efficiency to the industry.

Lubomir Cech June 28, 2024 · 2 min read