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METRANS acquires 50 % stake in Romanian terminal
METRANS acquires 50 % stake in Romanian terminal

METRANS continues the strategic expansion of its intermodal network towards Southeast Europe by securing a 50 % share in a Romanian terminal.

Stadler will operate two Lok 2000s
Stadler will operate two Lok 2000s

At the end of 2025, Ralpin discontinued the RoLa service between Freiburg and Novara.

Siemens and Akiem launch new Electric/Battery Vectron Dual Mode locomotive
Siemens and Akiem launch new Electric/Battery Vectron Dual Mode locomotive

Siemens Mobility and Akiem have signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 80 Vectron locomotives, with a firm order of 50, which includes the launch of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives and an option for 30 additional ones.

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CargoServ locomotives in a new look
CargoServ locomotives in a new look

On 16 December 2025, CargoServ took over the new Vectron 7193 601 from ELL.

New RockTainer ORE wagons for CargoServ
New RockTainer ORE wagons for CargoServ

CargoServ transports approximately 1.8 million tons of iron ore annually from the Erzberg mountain in Styria to Linz.

Alpha Trains and Lineas sign a lease agreement for two EURO9000s
  • updated 18th Mar 2026 19:55
  • Freight
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.

New rail shuttle between the Port of Göteborg and Helsingborg
New rail shuttle between the Port of Göteborg and Helsingborg

The Port of Göteborg container terminal operator, APM Terminals, has launched a rail freight shuttle between Helsingborg and Göteborg.

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group tested DAC in winter
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group tested DAC in winter

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is playing an active role in the development of the Digital Automatic Coupling with the DAC demo train used for winter tests in Austria under extreme conditions.

GBRf adopts spatial computing for remote learning of the Class 99 locomotives
GBRf adopts spatial computing for remote learning of the Class 99 locomotives

GB Railfreight is among the first UK freight operators to employ spatial computing for immersive, remote learning, ahead of the Class 99s entering service.

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.

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. 

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