Locomotives

Rolling Stock

SITARAIL adds four GL30 diesel-electric locomotives to fleet on Ivory Coast to Burkina Faso corridor

SITARAIL, the rail operator of the Abidjan–Ouagadougou network and a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), has taken delivery of four new GL30, also referred to as GT26, diesel-electric locomotives, from Railco Africa.

Lubomir Cech December 26, 2025 · 2 min read

Freight Rail

Fenniarail starts with commercial service of its Siemens Vectron locomotives

Fenniarail has started commercial operation with two new Siemens Vectron electric locomotives in Finland.

Lubomir Cech December 25, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Vectron cleared for passenger operation at speeds up to 230 km/h

The approval applies to operations in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. Authorization for Denmark is under preparation.

Lubomir Cech December 23, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Leonhard Weiss leases Euro9000 locomotive from ELP

Higher transport volumes on construction projects and the intention to carry out more rail movements independently are the main reasons for the procurement.

Lubomir Cech December 23, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Alstom produces 200th TRAXX Universal locomotive in Vado Ligure

Alstom reports over 250 locomotives ordered from the platform by more than 10 operators and leasing companies.

Lubomir Cech December 22, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

Traxtion buys 46 Kiwi Rail locomotives and new wagons for South African freight

Traxtion is completing a R3.4 billion rolling stock investment programme, equal to about €173 million, focused on increasing freight rail capacity in South Africa.

Lubomir Cech December 22, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

CargoServ adds ELL Vectron electric locomotive to its fleet

The locomotive is the third Vectron unit in CargoServ’s fleet.

Lubomir Cech December 19, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

CZ LOKO starts with deliveries of third batch of EffiShunters 1000M for ČD Cargo

The series reflects technical changes requested by the operator, with adjustments concentrated mainly on the electrical equipment.

Lubomir Cech December 19, 2025 · 1 min read

Freight Rail

CargoBeamer appoints Lineas as traction partner on Calais–Perpignan route

The route covers a distance of more than 1,300 kilometres and forms part of CargoBeamer’s domestic French network.

Lubomir Cech December 19, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

Belgian TCA RAIL expands locomotive fleet by leasing three Vectrons

TCA RAIL has invested in the renewal and expansion of its locomotive fleet with the three Vectron locomotives sourced from two leasing companies.

Lubomir Cech December 17, 2025 · 1 min read

Rolling Stock

SŽ orders four 200 km/h Vectrons and 20 passenger coaches for international traffic

Suppliers of these orders will be Siemens Mobility for locomotives and Magyar Vagon Group for passenger cars.

Lubomir Cech December 17, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

RAILPOOL adds 19 locomotives to fleet with Vectron and TRAXX purchases from DB Cargo

The locomotives are expected to be available for commercial service from February 2026.

Lubomir Cech December 17, 2025 · 1 min read

Business

UK locomotive manufacturer Clayton Equipment files for insolvency protection

Clayton Equipment, a locomotive manufacturer based in Burton upon Trent, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.

Lubomir Cech December 16, 2025 · 1 min read

Insights

SCI: Diesel still dominates freight locomotive market

Diesel locomotives continue to dominate rail freight operations despite growing interest in alternative drives, according to a new study by SCI Verkehr. High costs and complex approval procedures are slowing the transition, particularly in Europe.

Karel Novak December 15, 2025 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

BNSF mounts track geometry monitoring systems on its locomotives

The hardware is installed underneath the draft gear of selected locomotives and collects real-time data on track condition as wagons pass over the rail.

Lubomir Cech December 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Euro9000 joins HRS: First ELP locomotive to be delivered in December

The German freight operator Hamburger Rail Service is adding two locomotives of this type to its fleet, with the first handover scheduled for December 2025.

Lubomir Cech December 11, 2025 · 1 min read