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Akiem successfully completes its green senior debt refinancing to support its growth
Akiem successfully completes its green senior debt refinancing to support its growth

On 8 April 2026, Akiem announced the successful completion of a 1.52 billion EUR green senior debt financing.

Siemens and Akiem launch new Electric/Battery Vectron Dual Mode locomotive
Siemens and Akiem launch new Electric/Battery Vectron Dual Mode locomotive

Siemens Mobility and Akiem have signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 80 Vectron locomotives, with a firm order of 50, which includes the launch of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives and an option for 30 additional ones.

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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.

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.

 

Akiem highlights its local presence in Poland at TRAKO
Akiem highlights its local presence in Poland at TRAKO

Akiem participates in the TRAKO exhibition in Gdańsk from 23 to 26 September.

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Alstom and Akiem signed two contracts for spare parts supply and maintenance of ETCS OBUs for TRAXXes
Alstom and Akiem signed two contracts for spare parts supply and maintenance of ETCS OBUs for TRAXXes

On 5 June, at transport logistic 2025, Alstom and Akiem signed contracts for spare parts supply and maintenance of on-board ETCS for TRAXX locomotives.

Up to 50 Vectron DM locomotives for Akiem
Up to 50 Vectron DM locomotives for Akiem

On 4 June, at transport logistic 2025, Akiem has placed a firm order with Siemens Mobility for 10 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives, with an option for 40 more.

InnoTrans 2024 report (27)
InnoTrans 2024 report (27)

While at InnoTrans 2022 Vossloh Rolling Stock (VRS) showed two locomotives - the DE 18 with diesel-electric transmission and the completely new Modula EBB design, in 2024 in Berlin there was one DE 18, but two Modulas - in addition to the already known EBB version there was a surprise Modula BFC (Battery + Fuel Cells).

First Dragon 2 for Akiem
First Dragon 2 for Akiem

On 5 February 2025, the presentation of the first Dragon 2 locomotive from the Akiem order took place at the Newag works.

AERRL calls for urgent actions to enhance European rail transport
AERRL calls for urgent actions to enhance European rail transport

The Association of European Rail Rolling stock Lessors (AERRL) presented on 21 January 2025 its Manifesto 2024 - 2029, highlighting the need for coordinated deployment of the ERTMS from a single BL3.4 release, and urging that the market for the procurement of new rolling stock should not be disrupted.

Akiem at InnoTrans
Akiem at InnoTrans

Akiem’s extensive geographic footprint means it plays a central role in mobility in Europe for millions of passengers and millions of tonnes of freight.

Akiem and Talbot Services signed a contract for the overhaul of Class 186 TRAXXes
Akiem and Talbot Services signed a contract for the overhaul of Class 186 TRAXXes

On 30 November 2023, Akiem and Talbot Services signed a contract for the overhaul of 23 Class 186 TRAXX locomotives in 2024, including on-going maintenance in the following years. 

Dragons for Akiem
Dragons for Akiem

On 16 November 2023 Akiem signed a contract with Newag for delivery of 30 Dragon 2 electric locomotives, with an option for 50 more.

Vectrons strengthen Green Cargo's international service
Vectrons strengthen Green Cargo's international service

On 14 August 2023 the first of ten new Vectrons has been delivered to Green Cargo in Malmö.

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