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New TRAXXes for SNCB in Belgium
New TRAXXes for SNCB in Belgium

In the spring, the first four Class 17 locomotives gradually arrived in Belgium.

The first TRAXX for ARF has arrived in Romania
The first TRAXX for ARF has arrived in Romania

On 7 August 2025, Alstom and ARF publicly revealed the design of the TRAXX Universal electric locomotive produced for the Romanian railwas.

TRAXX3 MS in Austria
TRAXX3 MS in Austria

Following the approval of TRAXX3 MS locomotives with software version VR01.5, another important and related development took place: the start of their regular operation in Austria.

TRAXX3 MS locomotives approved with SW version VR01.5
TRAXX3 MS locomotives approved with SW version VR01.5

As can be seen from the records in the ERA TV database, on 2 July 2025, the ERA issued a type approval for the TRAXX3 MS with software version VR01.5, which is a major step for its operational deployment and interoperability.

Enhanced services between Belgium and the Netherlands from the new timetable
Enhanced services between Belgium and the Netherlands from the new timetable

From 15 December 2024 an enhanced Brussel - Rotterdam service will be introduced, which will be operated jointly by NS and SNCB and called EuroCity.

188 005 on test to Hungary
188 005 on test to Hungary

The locomotive 188 005 is still undergoing tests, during which it appeared last year at the VUZ Velim test centre.

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First Belgian TRAXXes for 200 km/h
First Belgian TRAXXes for 200 km/h

On 19 October 2024, the new Class 17 SNCB locomotives arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Tests of RegioJet's TRAXXes around Olomouc
Tests of RegioJet's TRAXXes around Olomouc

On 24 October 2024, test runs of RegioJet locomotives 388.216 and 219 took place in and around Olomouc for the RSC (Radio System Compatibility) tests related to ETCS. 

More TRAXX3 MS locomotives for RegioJet
More TRAXX3 MS locomotives for RegioJet

On 29 September 2024, six new TRAXX3 MS locomotives were transported from Kassel to RegioJet's base in Praha-Malešice.

Comment on the accident in Pardubice
Comment on the accident in Pardubice

Following the accident of RJ 1021 service in Pardubice on 5 June 2024 at 22.49 h, RegioJet issued a press release on 7 June 2024 announcing that from Saturday 8 June 2024 it is withdrawing all Austrian type sleeping cars from service.

Tragic accident in Pardubice
Tragic accident in Pardubice

On 5 June 2024 at 22.49 h, a head-on collision occurred at the Pardubice hl. n. (main) station between trains RJ 1021 Praha hl. n. - Košice - Čop of RegioJet and Nex 41340 Bratislava - Bremerhaven of ČD Cargo.

The first European Sleeper train has arrived in Praha
The first European Sleeper train has arrived in Praha

On Tuesday 26 March 2024 before noon, the first European Sleeper Brussels to Praha train arrived in its destination.

Test run of the European Sleeper service to Praha
Test run of the European Sleeper service to Praha

On 11/12 March 2024 a test run took place as part of the preparations of the Dutch company European Sleeper for the launch of the night train between Brussels and Praha.

Alstom to supply 16 TRAXXes to Romania
Alstom to supply 16 TRAXXes to Romania

On 29 January 2024 Alstom and the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) have signed a contract for the delivery of 16 TRAXX3 MS locomotives and 20 years of associated maintenance services.

New arrivals to VUZ Velim
New arrivals to VUZ Velim

In early August, another nightjet for ÖBB arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.