Freight traffic has started on the Belgrade–Budapest high-speed line between Serbia and Hungary.
The locomotives will operate primarily in the Czech Republic, with additional deployment supporting RegioJet’s services in Poland.
For the rail industry, the record backlog signals continued capital spending by North American freight operators and sustained procurement activity in passenger markets.
The handover took place on 9 February in Sete Lagoas, attended by Brazil’s National Secretary of Rail Transport.
The locomotive, named “Jasmína”, was handed over in the presence of representatives of Hrochostroj and holding company enteria.
The locomotives arrived by vessel and were unloaded on site before entering the UK network.
The first locomotive entered service in February in Polkowice, with further deliveries scheduled for the second and third quarters of 2026 and the final unit due in September.
New business involve minerals as well as containers movements.
The delivery adds RBP to its customer portfolio and expands the presence of the Euro9000 platform in the German freight market.
Under the transaction, the locomotives will continue to be leased to SBB Cargo International under a full-service agreement covering maintenance and technical support, ensuring uninterrupted cross-border freight operations.
Alstom has started the delivery of Traxx Universal locomotives with the new OnviaCab train control system to Northrail.
The eight-axle locomotives were commissioned in February in Port Hedland and will operate on Fortescue’s Pilbara rail network.
Its new visual identity will be progressively applied across its locomotive fleet.
České dráhy is accelerating the phase-out of legacy rolling stock as part of the largest fleet renewal programme in the country’s history, with hundreds of older vehicles being scrapped or sold.
The trial included loads of up to 1,500 tonnes and covered standing starts on gradients along the route.
The agreement was announced on 9 February 2026 and forms part of the US freight operator’s fleet renewal programme.
The final locomotive was delivered at the turn of the year, concluding a fleet renewal programme launched after the termination of several leasing agreements.
Stadler will supply 35 diesel-electric EURO4001 locomotives to Turkish operator TCDD Taşımacılık, supporting freight capacity and emissions reduction on non-electrified routes.
The agreement was signed in the fourth quarter of 2025 and covers a multi-year programme with deliveries starting in 2027.
The Czech private railway operator focuses primarily on timber transport within the Czech Republic.