The initiative links Softronic’s manufacturing base with an operational leasing model.
The agreement maintains Lineas’ current traction capacity for international rail freight and includes an option to draw on additional or different locomotive types in the future.
The initial batch, consisting of two passenger EMUs and two freight locomotives, was finalised following factory acceptance tests and is en route to Kuantan Port, with arrival expected by the end of December.
Delivered in November 2025, the three-axle locomotives are assigned to the Werra plant—currently the largest production site of K+S Minerals & Agriculture
The locomotives were officially commissioned during a ceremony held at Ruse Razpredelitelna station.
With this operation, the company becomes the first rail freight operator in Latin America to use green hydrogen as an energy source.
ZSSK Cargo is adjusting its fleet in response to changes in the Žilina traction system from DC to AC system.
The new fleet is being phased in gradually and will be fully deployed by October 2026.
Two more Class 99 locomotives, numbered 99003 and 99004, are on their way to the United Kingdom following their departure preparations in Barcelona.
Railmarket spoke with Michael Steinhäuser, Fleet Manager for Locomotives at HSL Logistik, about the company’s experience with the Euro9000 locomotive from European Loc Pool (ELP) and how it fits into their everyday operations.
The order includes 20 Gama 3.0 locomotives from PESA and 20 Dragon 2 locomotives from NEWAG.
The remaining 40 units are scheduled for completion by June 2026.
Locomotives numbered 134 and 135 will become the 9th and 10th of this type operated by the company.
The rolling stock lessor Alpha Trains Group has reportedly supplied additional locomotives to two of its freight rail customers as they expand their traction capacity.
Why the six-axle hybrid locomotive is the future of Europe’s freight corridors
The deal, worth approximately EUR 473 million, was finalised on 17 November 2025 during a ceremony attended by the presidents of Ukraine and France.
The approval applies to multiple European countries, enabling cross-border freight operations under the latest interoperability and safety standards.
The newly configured EURO9000 integrates overhead and battery power sources, built on the existing Co’Co’ platform.
Vossloh Rolling Stock has presented the first Modula hybrid locomotive ordered by DB Cargo under a framework agreement for up to 250 locomotives.
The contract scope has grown to include over 100 TRAXX locomotives operating across Western and Central Europe.