Rolling Stock
Hector Rail with four more Vectrons from Alpha Trains
With new Alpha Trains Vectrons, Hector Rail will have more locomotives for Sweden, Norway, and the Scandinavian corridor.
Lubomir Cech
29/11/2023
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Locomotives
Rolling Stock
CRRC Zhuzhou introduces the most powerful pure electric shunting locomotive in China
A new, high-capacity electric shunting locomotive powered by Yiwei's lithium battery system was completed in Zhuzhou.
Lubomir Cech
28/11/2023
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Technology & Innovation
Renfe Mercancías uses HVO on the Algeciras – Córdoba route
In cooperation with Maersk, the rail freight carrier successfully tested replacing diesel with hydrotreated vegetable oil on over 100 journeys in southern Spain.
Lubomir Cech
27/11/2023
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2 min read
Infrastructure
Siemens Mobility opens its first workshop in Sweden
Siemens Mobility officially opened its new locomotive workshop in Hallsberg on November 22, 2023.
Lubomir Cech
27/11/2023
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1 min read
Rolling Stock
CIECH Cargo tests PESA hydrogen locomotive
Poland's first shunting hydrogen locomotive was tested at Inowrocław railway siding.
Lubomir Cech
17/11/2023
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
Record-Breaking Locomotive Deal: Akiem orders Dragon locomotives from Newag
Akiem signed a contract with Newag for the delivery of 30 Dragon-2 electric locomotives, with an additional option for up to 50 more units.
Lubomir Cech
17/11/2023
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
PKP Intercity opened offers for 63(+32) MS locomotives and 300(+150) new passenger wagons
Newag will most probably become the supplier of locomotives, while two companies submitted offers for the largest rolling stock tender in PKP Intercity history for passenger wagons.
Lubomir Cech
16/11/2023
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
VR announces the sale of older diesel locomotives in 2024
VR-Yhtymä Oyj, the state-owned Finnish rail operator, intends to sell around ten operational diesel locomotives in 2024.
Lubomir Cech
15/11/2023
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
Mid-Life Operation for the Prima fleet at Akiem
French leasing company Akiem has started a Mid-Life Operation (MLO) program for its fleet of Prima locomotives.
Lubomir Cech
14/11/2023
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Rolling Stock
ČD: two new Vectrons
Czech Railways takes delivery of ninth and tenth Vectrons this year, heading for West Bohemia and Moravia
Karel Novak
14/11/2023
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
Siemens Mobility to supply 10 multi-system locomotives for Beacon Rail's growing fleet
The locomotives are designed to operate seamlessly along the vital Rhine-Alpine corridor, linking North Sea ports with Europe's hinterland.
Marketa Horpeniakova
11/11/2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Ballard and CPKC partner for 2.4 MW boost in hydrogen locomotive fleet
The twelve 200 kW fuel cell engines, scheduled for delivery in 2023, will power CPKC's hydrogen-powered locomotives designed for mainline switching and local freight service in Canada.
Marketa Horpeniakova
10/11/2023
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
Stadler is preparing locomotives for ETCS
For the first time, DB, Stadler and its engineering joint venture AngelStar have prepared locomotives for ETCS without the involvement of the locomotive manufacturer.
Karel Novak
09/11/2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
MEDWAY grows in Italy, leases six more locomotives from Akiem
Akiem is leasing six DC Traxx locomotives to the strong-growing intermodal operator.
Lubomir Cech
07/11/2023
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1 min read
Freight Rail
SBB Cargo invests CHF 12 million to upgrade its Chiasso facility
The plant combines advanced technology and efficient processing to speed up maintenance, reduce downtime, and improve vehicle availability.
Marketa Horpeniakova
07/11/2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Wabtec presents the first battery FLXdrive locomotive for Roy Hill
The heavy-haul freight locomotive will operate with iron ore trains in Pilbara, Western Australia.
Lubomir Cech
03/11/2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
U.S. Steel uses battery-powered locomotives to cut emissions
These locomotives are expected to significantly reduce airborne particulate emissions equivalent to 7,000 gasoline-powered vehicles.
Marketa Horpeniakova
02/11/2023
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2 min read
Technology & Innovation
Fueling a sustainable future: Wabtec’s path to net-zero emissions
The rail industry in North America is using multiple strategies, including fuel savings, carbon reduction through biofuels, and the potential of hydrogen and electric batteries, to transition to cleaner and more sustainable locomotives.
Marketa Horpeniakova
01/11/2023
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3 min read
Rolling Stock
More emergency locomotives ordered from Railcare
The second largest contract signed for Railcare means long-term stability of the company's transport business.
Lubomir Cech
31/10/2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Freightliner PL strengthens its fleet with Vectrons and Class 66 locomotives
Poland’s rail freight operator is expanding its fleet with leased electric and relocated diesel locomotives.
Lubomir Cech
30/10/2023
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1 min read