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The Czech manufacturer’s bid was selected ahead of Pesa, according to Polish procurement reporting.
RS Lease ordered the two electric locomotives in 2025, with delivery planned for April–May 2026.
Dávid Vitézy, a Hungarian transport policy figure and former state secretary for transport, said the trains could enter service from 2029 if the procurement is launched this year.
New rolling stock will allow it to handle a larger share of its grain transport without relying on spot-market wagon availability.
The Polish testing is intended to support approval for operation on both electrified and non-electrified lines.
The programme began in 2023 and covers 150 Prima locomotives.
The trains are part of a 35-train order signed on 25 April 2025 between Bulgaria’s Ministry of Transport and Communications and the BULEMU consortium led by Alstom.
The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) has granted marketing authorization for the TGV-M, clearing the new high-speed train for commercial operation in the EU.
Koleje Mazowieckie has received 23 new Stadler FLIRT units since the beginning of May, as deliveries continue under a 75-train regional fleet programme.
After a period in operation, the operator reports improved performance compared with the pre-modernisation configuration.
The Spanish freight operator said the expansion is intended to support higher transport volumes in 2026.
The fleet milestone means nearly 15% of all Vectron locomotives produced by Siemens Mobility are now owned by the Vienna-based leasing company.
Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore has ordered three four-car Stadler FLIRT electric multiple units, supported by financing from the EBRD.
VRR confirmed that the new trains are scheduled to enter service from December 2027.
Silva LS and PCC Intermodal have expanded their intermodal rolling stock fleets with a combined 200 container platforms financed under Poland’s National Recovery Plan (KPO).
The first locomotive was ceremonially handed over at Prague Terminal on 12 May 2026.
The contract also includes an option for up to eight additional trainsets.
The vehicle, a Class 387 operated by Southern, is the first to carry the red, white and blue GBR branding.
The locomotive will be used in push-pull operation with the 65 Talgo trainsets already on order for Germany.
The vehicles were refurbished with funding from Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).