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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).

ČD invited tender for modernization of Class 754 locomotives
ČD invited tender for modernization of Class 754 locomotives

České dráhy invited a public contract for modernization of the Class 754 locomotives, which will be part of ČD's offer to ensure transport on non-electrified lines until the introduction of electric operation.

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Northrail’s first new DE 18 arrived in Sweden for test runs
Northrail’s first new DE 18 arrived in Sweden for test runs

Vossloh Rolling Stock has delivered the first of Northrail’s future new DE 18 locomotives to Sweden where it will undergo dynamic test runs.

Hydrogen Roadshow by PESA, VÄTE Rail and Hankavik in Sweden
Hydrogen Roadshow by PESA, VÄTE Rail and Hankavik in Sweden

Ten days of demonstrations, tests, and substantive presentations between 5 and 15 May 2025 - this is what the next major step by PESA on its way to the Scandinavian markets looks like.

New Siemens locomotives for Indian Railways
New Siemens locomotives for Indian Railways

As part of its fleet renewal, Indian Railways will also start receiving locomotives from a 1,200-strong contract  signed with Siemens in January 2023.

Toshiba HDB 800 shunters undergoing testing
Toshiba HDB 800 shunters undergoing testing

The collaboration between TSA and Toshiba Railway Europe is already yielding results: two Type Toshiba HDB 800 hybrid shunting locomotives are currently undergoing test operations.

Class DP2D diesel-powered push-pull train for RZD
Class DP2D diesel-powered push-pull train for RZD

TMH has created a new Class DP2D train, which consists of a six-axle Class TEP70BS diesel passenger locomotive and cars from the Class EP2DM EMU.

First Class 362 locomotive for RegioJet
First Class 362 locomotive for RegioJet

On 16 April 2025, it was possible to see the first "pershing" of RegioJet in Přerov after the reconstruction to a dual-voltage locomotive.

ALSA’s first EURO6000 in service
ALSA’s first EURO6000 in service

ALSA Rail‘s first EURO6000, the first of four on order from Stadler, via lessor Alpha Trains, is now in service.

Further expansion of Siemens's München factory
Further expansion of Siemens's München factory

In 2024, Siemens Mobility sold over 360 Vectrons, the plan is now to produce 385 Vectrons annually to meet the growing demand for locomotives and associated services.

Green Mobility Partners hands over the first Vectrons
Green Mobility Partners hands over the first Vectrons

On 4 April 2025, Green Mobility Partners (GMP) handed over the first two Vectrons to their tenants, IDS CARGO and CT-Train.

The 500th Prima for Indian Railways
  • updated 3rd Apr 2025 20:13
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The 500th Prima for Indian Railways

Alstom has delivered 500 electric locomotives to Indian Railways. On 25 March 2025, the 500th Prima T8 WAG12B was flagged off from Alstom’s facility in Madhepura.

TRAXX electric locomotives for Slovenia
TRAXX electric locomotives for Slovenia

On 21 March 2025, Alstom and SŽ - Tovorni promet (Slovenian Railways - Freight Transport) have signed a contract for the delivery of 30 TRAXX Universal locomotives, worth over 150 million EUR.

CZ LOKO completed the modernisation of first batch of locomotives for ZSSK CARGO
CZ LOKO completed the modernisation of first batch of locomotives for ZSSK CARGO

The national Slovak freight operator ZSSK CARGO has already taken over all locomotives from the 20-strong batch of modernised Class 742 locomotives delivered by CZ LOKO under the EffiShunter 1000M designation.

ELP 2025