The contract is valued at USD 386 million and forms part of the MTA’s ongoing capital programme focused on renewal of maintenance assets across the network.
The order increases NEXRAIL’s DE18 Smart Hybrid fleet to a total of 50 vehicles, with delivery planned for 2027.
The investment loan covers the purchase of 17 electric locomotives along with spare parts.
The assessment was carried out in cooperation with the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) and forms part of the preparation of SRT’s project evaluation for the 2026 fiscal year.
DPB Rail Infra Service has taken delivery of its second EURODUAL hybrid locomotive, further expanding its traction fleet for construction and infrastructure services.
The agreement covers locomotives for intermodal rail services operated by LTE Netherlands.
On Friday evening, 19 December, two Akiem locomotives, BB75326 and BB75330, departed from Paris Gare de Lyon to haul the first night train of the winter season serving Alpine destinations. The service operated to Moûtiers, Aime – La Plagne and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
The authorisation is based on the Onvia Cab signalling and control platform and allows the locomotives to enter service in these two countries for the first time under this configuration.
The approval extends the locomotive’s operating area and allows its deployment on cross-border freight services involving Italy.
The locomotive was acquired specifically for the French market to support RailAdventure's role as an interim operator handling new rolling stock from factory exit to customer delivery.
The Class 185 locomotive features a custom livery and has been named “Zugspitze.”
SITARAIL, the rail operator of the Abidjan–Ouagadougou network and a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), has taken delivery of four new GL30, also referred to as GT26, diesel-electric locomotives, from Railco Africa.
Fenniarail has started commercial operation with two new Siemens Vectron electric locomotives in Finland.
The approval applies to operations in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. Authorization for Denmark is under preparation.
Higher transport volumes on construction projects and the intention to carry out more rail movements independently are the main reasons for the procurement.
Alstom reports over 250 locomotives ordered from the platform by more than 10 operators and leasing companies.
Traxtion is completing a R3.4 billion rolling stock investment programme, equal to about €173 million, focused on increasing freight rail capacity in South Africa.
The locomotive is the third Vectron unit in CargoServ’s fleet.
The series reflects technical changes requested by the operator, with adjustments concentrated mainly on the electrical equipment.
The route covers a distance of more than 1,300 kilometres and forms part of CargoBeamer’s domestic French network.