The locomotive acquisition supports Nordic Re-Finance’s expansion into Germany and increases the share of electric traction in its leasing portfolio.
Eurotunnel has launched the first phase of its Channel Tunnel rail signalling modernisation programme, covering the installation of ERTMS on board 57 Brush locomotives used on LeShuttle services between Folkestone and Coquelles.
Interview with Dan Kurucz, Country Managing Director of ALSTOM Czech Republic, about tenders, ETCS, high-speed trains, market development, multisystem locomotives, hydrogen and batteries, metro projects and the production site in Česká Lípa.
Stern & Hafferl Verkehr starts deployment of new Vectron Dual Modes in Austria
The EUR 62 m agreement covers maintenance services at Indian Railways’ Sabarmati locomotive depot through February 2031.
The first multi-system locomotive has been already handed over for freight operations across Central and Western Europe.
The non-discriminatory sale covers eight BB60000, five BB75000 and 11 BB36300 locomotives, with eligibility open to operators and industrial companies across the EU and EEA, excluding the SNCF Group and its subsidiaries.
Siemens Mobility’s Vectron Dual Mode locomotive has received authorization for operation in Germany, Austria and cross-border services between the two countries. The approval enables seamless traction on partially electrified routes using ETCS Baseline 3.6.
CZ LOKO handed over a new EffiShunter 1000 during the first week of 2026.
The contract is valued at USD 386 million and forms part of the MTA’s ongoing capital programme focused on renewal of maintenance assets across the network.
The order increases NEXRAIL’s DE18 Smart Hybrid fleet to a total of 50 vehicles, with delivery planned for 2027.
The investment loan covers the purchase of 17 electric locomotives along with spare parts.
The assessment was carried out in cooperation with the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) and forms part of the preparation of SRT’s project evaluation for the 2026 fiscal year.
DPB Rail Infra Service has taken delivery of its second EURODUAL hybrid locomotive, further expanding its traction fleet for construction and infrastructure services.
The agreement covers locomotives for intermodal rail services operated by LTE Netherlands.
On Friday evening, 19 December, two Akiem locomotives, BB75326 and BB75330, departed from Paris Gare de Lyon to haul the first night train of the winter season serving Alpine destinations. The service operated to Moûtiers, Aime – La Plagne and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
The authorisation is based on the Onvia Cab signalling and control platform and allows the locomotives to enter service in these two countries for the first time under this configuration.
The approval extends the locomotive’s operating area and allows its deployment on cross-border freight services involving Italy.
The locomotive was acquired specifically for the French market to support RailAdventure's role as an interim operator handling new rolling stock from factory exit to customer delivery.
The Class 185 locomotive features a custom livery and has been named “Zugspitze.”