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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.

Akiem increases its fleet to 100 Vectrons
Akiem increases its fleet to 100 Vectrons

On 31 July 2023 Akiem has ordered an additional 15 Vectron AC and Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility.

Akiem signed a new framework agreement for 100 TRAXXes
Akiem signed a new framework agreement for 100 TRAXXes

On 17 July 2023 Alstom, and Akiem have signed a framework contract for 100 TRAXX3 MS Universal locomotives.

First Vectrons From Akiem Order In Operation
First Vectrons From Akiem Order In Operation

On 22 March 2023, CER Cargo Holding took delivery of the first two of six Vectrons to be hired from Akiem.

GB Railfreight's Deal With Akiem
GB Railfreight's Deal With Akiem

On 9 January 2023, GB Railfreight (GBRf) announced a new 10-year locomotive leasing deal with Akiem to invest 25 million GBP to increase the number of locomotives across GBRf’s operations.

Further Akiem's Eurosprinter At ČD Cargo
Further Akiem's Eurosprinter At ČD Cargo

ČD Cargo has put into operation another Class 189 locomotive from Akiem.

SNCF And DWS Finalized The Sale Of Akiem
SNCF And DWS Finalized The Sale Of Akiem

On 9 December 2022, SNCF, DWS and CDPQ announced that they have concluded the transaction whereby CPDQ has acquired the entire capital of Akiem.