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Leo Express acquires more carriages
Leo Express acquires more carriages

Leo Express is beginning to transport cars from Germany for the Przemyśl - Praha - Frankfurt/M train.

ČD's Vectron230 locomotives to haul Talgo 230s
ČD's Vectron230 locomotives to haul Talgo 230s

On 28 Jnauary 2026, locomotive 384.004 was moved to Germany for the test runs with the DB Talgo NMU, as from 1 May, Class 384 is to take over the hauling of ICE L trains from ČD‘s Class 193.

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.

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Vectron230 authorized for 230 km/h
Vectron230 authorized for 230 km/h

On 22 December 2025, Siemens Mobility announced that Vectron locomotive has received authorization from the ERA for passenger service at speeds of up to 230 km/h.

RAILPOOL expands its fleet with 12 additional Vectron and 7 TRAXX locomotives
RAILPOOL expands its fleet with 12 additional Vectron and 7 TRAXX locomotives

On 16 December 2025, RAILPOOL announced that it has acquired 12 Vectron Type A39 D-A-CH-I-NL-B locomotives from DB Cargo.

First Vectrons with MEDWAY Belgium
First Vectrons with MEDWAY Belgium

On 29 September 2025, MEDWAY Belgium, a subsidiary of MSC, officialy inaugurated its first two Vectron at the SNCB Antwerp-Noord depot.

Progress of the Egyptian new rail project
Progress of the Egyptian new rail project

Track work is progressing: the Egyptian high-speed rail project is making significant strides, starting with the first phase in Cairo.

 

Akiem invests in 10 Vectron DM locomotives
Akiem invests in 10 Vectron DM locomotives

Akiem confirmed the exercise of an option for 10 additional Vectron Dual Mode locomotives from Siemens Mobility, after signing a framework contract for 50 locomotives in June 2025.

 

Akdoğan Train Cargo chooses Siemens Mobility - Vectron goes Türkiye
Akdoğan Train Cargo chooses Siemens Mobility - Vectron goes Türkiye

The Turkish logistics company Akdoğan Train Cargo has ordered five state-of-the-art Vectron MS multisystem electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility, including the XLoad equipment package.

Alpha Trains expands locomotive fleet with 15 Vectron DM locomotives
Alpha Trains expands locomotive fleet with 15 Vectron DM locomotives

Alpha Trains has ordered 15 additional Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives from Siemens Mobility, continuing the successful collaboration between the two companies.

Vectron230 entered passenger service
Vectron230 entered passenger service

On 24 September 2025, ČD put one of its Class 384 locomotives into (test) operation for the first time.

A VUZ Vectron in a new look
A VUZ Vectron in a new look

On Saturday, 20 September 2025, the new visual appearance of Vectron 193 902 of ČD/VUZ was presented at the National Railway Day of České dráhy in Nymburk.

New design for ČD's fast Vectrons
New design for ČD's fast Vectrons

In August, locomotives 384.001, 002 and 004 were brought to the Czech Republic, representing the ČD order for 50 Vectrons with a top speed of 230 km/h.

A selection of current news on the VUZ circuit
A selection of current news on the VUZ circuit

Among the plethora of new vehicles at VUZ Velim test centre, the Talgo VI has now appeared, representing the trio of units that are/will be provided to Leo Express by Renfe. 

Operation of electric trains at GKB
Operation of electric trains at GKB

On 4 August 2025 at the first time electric trains started operation at GKB in regular passenger service.

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