České dráhy will withdraw and offer for sale its classic Škoda-built Class 150.2 and 151 locomotives, ending plans for their modernisation.
The locomotives arrived in early April from Wabtec’s Contagem manufacturing facility in Brazil.
ELL Polska continues to supply Vectron locomotives to operators active in Central European freight corridors.
Siemens Mobility has handed over the first D9 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under its €3 billion contract for 1,200 units.
The milestone locomotive, named “Ignacy”, continues the lessor’s expansion of its multi-system fleet for cross-border freight operations.
The handover increases Laude’s Vectron fleet to three locomotives, following the first unit delivered in 2021.
The locomotives were moved via Rostock and Trelleborg to BS Verkstäder in Falköping for ETCS commissioning.
The new entity will operate bulk commodity services using its own locomotives and wagons under long-term contracts, starting on Queensland’s narrow-gauge network.
Leo Express is launching new cross-border services from Prague, supported by leased RAILPOOL Vectron locomotives and Talgo trainsets.
RAILPOOL is supplying the locomotives under a full-service leasing arrangement, covering maintenance and related services for the duration of the contracts.
Two new sightings of EURO9000 locomotives on European rails
The locomotive is part of a February 2023 framework agreement for up to 50 bi-mode locomotives, including a first call-off for 13 units and a 10-year maintenance contract.
The EuroDual locomotive offers an unparalleled combination of power, flexibility, and efficiency, making it an ideal solution for the challenging railway landscapes of the Balkan region.
The contract notice was published on 14 April 2026, with requests to participate due by 6 May 2026.
České dráhy (ČD), the Czech national railway carrier, has launched the sale of surplus multisystem locomotives as part of its fleet modernisation strategy.
The partnership strengthens Akiem’s operational presence near the port of Marseille and key freight hubs in Miramas and Fos-sur-Mer.
The programme covers the modernisation of 19 locomotives.
The approvals, announced on 13 April 2026, follow Serbia’s earlier authorisation in 2023 and enable cross-border operations linking Central Europe with the Adriatic region.
The units were handed over on 8 April 2026 and have already entered service, enabling the retirement of five legacy locomotives with an average age of 40 years.
The updates include eight new passenger wagons on the Astana–Omsk service and the commissioning of 24 locomotives across multiple depots.