Alpha Trains is ordering for 25 additional EURO6000 locomotives
posted on 18th Jun 2026 09:07
On 17 June 2026, Alpha Trains annoijnced that it is expanding its portfolio with a major order for 25 additional EURO6000 multi-system locomotives. This order underlines the long-standing and successful partnership between Alpha Trains and Stadler Valencia, with more than 150 locomotives ordered since 2007.
The 25 new locomotives, scheduled for delivery in 2028, are a strategic response to the evolving needs of the Iberian and European rail markets. This addition brings the total number of EURO6000 locomotives in the Alpha Trains’ fleet to 92. The order consists of a mix of configurations:
- the Iberian gauge locomotives will play a key role in the further development of the Iberian rail freight market. As a central player in the region, Alpha Trains continues to invest in modern, high-performance assets to streamline domestic logistics.
- the EURO6000s with standard UIC gauge are designed for the Mediterranean corridor and are the only locomotives capable of providing a seamless connection from Spain to France, Belgium and Luxembourg. The route is a key component of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and plays a vital role in promoting modal shift and sustainable logistics across Europe.
With six axles and a power of 6,000 kW, the EURO6000 locomotives can haul, in single operation, heavy trains of more than 2,000 tons on steep gradients while maintaining an adequate commercial speed.
