Medway Belgium starts operation of new Vectron locomotives from Beacon Rail
The delivery means a new operational phase for MEDWAY's Belgian branch, which continues to expand its traction capacity across central and western Europe.
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The delivery means a new operational phase for MEDWAY's Belgian branch, which continues to expand its traction capacity across central and western Europe.
The framework agreement includes potential call-off for locomotives for Hungary and Romania.
The handover from European Loc Pool (ELP) took place during the 2025 Transport Logistic fair in Munich.
The handover is part of a broader procurement deal involving six multisystem locomotives, four of which are allocated to RTC and two to its partner operator InRail.
The locomotive adds to the group’s expanding pool of leased traction for international rail freight operations.
CARGOUNIT has announced an order for 22 additional Siemens Vectron MS electric locomotives during the Transport & Logistics fair in Munich.
The manufacturer unveiled its modular locomotive concept at the transport logistic fair in Munich 2025.
The transaction, expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026, remains subject to customary closing conditions.
While the first five trainsets will be built in Spain, production of the remaining units is likely to be outsourced, with Magyar Vagon under consideration.
Turkish incumbent operator has ordered 95 of these locomotives in total.
From 23 to 79 and back down to 60 trains – Talgo faces overbooking and manufacturing problems.
The locomotive is now operational, supporting the group's rail freight transport activities.
This locomotive delivery represents the largest export order fulfilled to date by Wabtec’s Indian plant.
Indian Railways has begun serial production of its new D9 electric freight locomotives with a rated power output of 9,000 horsepower (6.7 MW).
With this prototype, the company is entering the rail vehicle manufacturing segment with a focus on alternative propulsion technologies.
The vehicles will replace the current fleet on the rack-and-pinion line between Montreux and the summit of Rochers-de-Naye starting in 2029.
The new unit, designated 744.168, will primarily be used for the transfer of rolling stock between company facilities in Přerov and Hranice na Moravě.
The new Vectron features ELL’s standard livery with Freightliner branding.
The biggest rolling stock leasing company in Central and Eastern Europe expands its fleet by deliveries from domestic Polish manufacturers.
The updated rolling stock configuration reduces train length by approximately 3 metres per wagon while increasing the payload per unit.