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Two more Stadler-built metre-gauge locomotives for MBC
Two more Stadler-built metre-gauge locomotives for MBC

Transports de la région Morges–Bière–Cossonay (MBC) has awarded Stadler a contract to build two more hybrid locomotives.

Hybrid battery-diesel shunters for KiwiRail
Hybrid battery-diesel shunters for KiwiRail

As part of the February 2024 agreement, KiwiRail ordered 24 Bo‘Bo‘ hybrid battery-diesel narrow-gauge shunters.

Progress on Class DM locomotives for KiwiRail
Progress on Class DM locomotives for KiwiRail

In October 2021, New Zealand's national operator KiwiRail signed a framework contract with Stadler for the supply of SALi diesel locomotives and ordered 57 ones, primarily for operation on the South Island.

ČD Cargo 2025
TRAXX Hauler locomotives for UZ
TRAXX Hauler locomotives for UZ

On 17 November 2025, the presidents of Ukraine and France signed a contract for the purchase of one hundred Rafale fighter jets. This huge order also "hidden" a "small thing" in the form of a contract for 55 locomotives for the UZ from Alstom.

NEXRAIL orders electro-battery EURO9000 locomotives
NEXRAIL orders electro-battery EURO9000 locomotives

NEXRAIL lease has placed an order with Stadler for the supply of up to 200 EURO9000 electro-battery hybrid locomotives.

Progress of the Egyptian new rail project
Progress of the Egyptian new rail project

Track work is progressing: the Egyptian high-speed rail project is making significant strides, starting with the first phase in Cairo.

 

Alpha Trains and Alstom extend Global Service Agreement until 2039
Alpha Trains and Alstom extend Global Service Agreement until 2039

On 6 November 2025, Alpha Trains has extended its long-standing partnership with Alstom by signing an extension of the Global Service Agreement (GSA) for the full-service maintenance of its TRAXX fleet.

20 years of WoodTainers
20 years of WoodTainers

This year, Innofreight commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the deployment of WoodTainer XXL containers and thus the normal operation of its technology in general.

Akiem: a new maintenance workshop in Borlänge
Akiem: a new maintenance workshop in Borlänge

Akiem announced the official inauguration of its new maintenance site in Borlänge, Sweden, on 22 October 2025.

New Polish works for maintenance of TRAXXes
New Polish works for maintenance of TRAXXes

On 25 September 2025, Alstom has signed a letter of intent with DB Cargo Polska to establish a modern locomotive service centre in Rybnik.

PJM carried out all the necessary steps for the approval of the innovative Y25 bogie for Innofreight
PJM carried out all the necessary steps for the approval of the innovative Y25 bogie for Innofreight

PJ Messtechnik was commissioned by Innofreight to carry out all the necessary steps for the approval of the innovative Y25 bogie.

Akiem invests in 10 Vectron DM locomotives
Akiem invests in 10 Vectron DM locomotives

Akiem confirmed the exercise of an option for 10 additional Vectron Dual Mode locomotives from Siemens Mobility, after signing a framework contract for 50 locomotives in June 2025.

 

Akdoğan Train Cargo chooses Siemens Mobility - Vectron goes Türkiye
Akdoğan Train Cargo chooses Siemens Mobility - Vectron goes Türkiye

The Turkish logistics company Akdoğan Train Cargo has ordered five state-of-the-art Vectron MS multisystem electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility, including the XLoad equipment package.

Alpha Trains expands locomotive fleet with 15 Vectron DM locomotives
Alpha Trains expands locomotive fleet with 15 Vectron DM locomotives

Alpha Trains has ordered 15 additional Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives from Siemens Mobility, continuing the successful collaboration between the two companies.

GAMA 3.0 unveiled at TRAKO
GAMA 3.0 unveiled at TRAKO

The PESA's GAMA 3.0 locomotive, unveiled during a spectacular show, is the first in a new generation of vehicles offered by the Bydgoszcz-based manufacturer.

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