First EURO DuFour unveiled
posted on 12th Jun 2026 13:40
On 12 June 2026, Stadler and SBB have unveiled the new EURO DuFour locomotive for SBB Cargo Switzerland during an event held at Stadler’s facility in Valencia, less than two years after the contract signature.
The Stadler’s locomotive is presented in the iconic SBB red, reflecting the strong identity of Swiss railways and highlighting SBB Cargo Switzerland’s clear commitment to strengthening and modernising freight transport. At the same time, the design incorporates visual elements from the wider SBB fleet. SBB Cargo Switzerland ordered 36 mainline locomotives, 22 of which are battery-equipped. Options are available for further 93 vehicles.
“The unveiling of the EURO DuFour in SBB’s distinctive red marks a key milestone in this project. It represents far more than a design - it symbolises the future of rail freight in Switzerland. At the same time, this locomotive marks Stadler’s strategic entry into the electric Bo’Bo’ mainline locomotive segment, the most widely used category in European freight transport,” said Iñigo Parra, Executive Vice President Division Spain.
The contract encompasses both electric locomotives (25 kV 50 Hz and 15 kV 16.7 Hz) and electric hybrid locomotives featuring four traction battery modules that provide up to 600 kW of wheel power for Last Mile operations on non-electrified tracks (battery module could be extended up to providing 2 MW power). The 160 km/h Bo’Bo’ locomotives will offer a maximum tractive effort of up to 350 kN and a tractive power of 7 MW at the wheel rim. The initial configuration, which includes capabilities for operation in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, can be expanded to additional countries in the future.
