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Alpha Trains and Lineas sign a lease agreement for two EURO9000s
Alpha Trains and Lineas sign a lease agreement for two EURO9000s

Alpha Trains and Lineas have further deepened their long-standing partnership with the signing of a leasing agreement for two Stadler EURO9000 locomotives.

HydroShunter launched as UK’s first hydrogen-powered shunting locomotive
HydroShunter launched as UK’s first hydrogen-powered shunting locomotive

On 26 February 2026, Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions and the Severn Valley Railway organised the official launch to market of the UK’s first hydrogen-powered railway shunting locomotive.

First TRAXXes with Onvia Cab ETCS in service
First TRAXXes with Onvia Cab ETCS in service

In recent weeks, ERA has issued the first few approvals for TRAXX3 MS locomotives with Onvia Cab type ETCS.

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Helrom expands into Romania and completes restructuring
Helrom expands into Romania and completes restructuring

Helrom has added Romania to its network of connections.

DB Cargo UK tested Class 93 locomotive
DB Cargo UK tested Class 93 locomotive

On 10 February 2026, DB Cargo UK has successfully tested a Class 93 tri-mode locomotive on an intermodal service in the North West as it explores future options for its locomotive fleet, working in collaboration with Rail Operations Group and Network Rail.

New life for freight railway line in Australia
New life for freight railway line in Australia

Vossloh supplies concrete sleepers for the Maroona to Portland link.

TCDD Taşımacılık ordered EURO4001 locomotives
TCDD Taşımacılık ordered EURO4001 locomotives

On 9 February 2026, Stadler has signed an agreement with TCDD Taşımacılık to deliver 35 Type EURO4001 diesel-electric locomotives. 

Freightliner completes acquisition by CMA CGM Group
Freightliner completes acquisition by CMA CGM Group

Freightliner Ltd has announced the successful completion of its acquisition by the CMA CGM Group, a global player in shipping and logistics solutions.

Vectron DM approved with ETCS
Vectron DM approved with ETCS

On 3 December 2025, the ERA issued a decision on the approval of the Vectron Dual Mode locomotive with ETCS OBU, more precisely, the approval of a new variant of the type approved in Germany already in July 2022.

VTG delivered first new-build iWagons for Breedon
VTG delivered first new-build iWagons for Breedon

VTG Rail UK has achieved a major commercial and operational milestone with the arrival and entry into service of the first new build iWagons in the UK, delivered for Breedon Group.

DB Cargo UK agrees sale of Class 66 locomotives to Grup Feroviar Roman
DB Cargo UK agrees sale of Class 66 locomotives to Grup Feroviar Roman

DB Cargo UK has agreed to sell 25 Class 66 locomotives to Romania’s largest private railway company, Grup Feroviar Roman (GFR).

CargoBeamer opens new connection between Liège and Domodossola
CargoBeamer opens new connection between Liège and Domodossola

Early January, CargoBeamer has opened a new connection between Liège, Belgium, and Domodossola, Italy.

Alstom secures five-year maintenance agreement for WAG-12B locomotives
Alstom secures five-year maintenance agreement for WAG-12B locomotives

On 13 January 2026, Alstom, through its joint venture with Indian Railways, Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL), has secured a contract to deliver maintenance activities for Class WAG-12B locomotives.

RailAdventure uses EURO6000 locomotive
RailAdventure uses EURO6000 locomotive

RailAdventure is now expanding its international capabilities with the deployment of a Type EURO6000 locomotive.

TMH renewed the Class EMKA2 locomotive certification
TMH renewed the Class EMKA2 locomotive certification

On 18 December 2025, FS RZhT (the Federal Register of Railway Certification) renewed the certificate of compliance with the TR TS 001/2011 regulations for the Class EMKA2. 

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