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Siemens receives first major order for Vectron X: 100 locomotives for RAILPOOL
Siemens receives first major order for Vectron X: 100 locomotives for RAILPOOL

On 23 September, RAILPOOL and Siemens Mobility have signed an order for the delivery of 100 Vectron X locomotives at InnoTrans 2026.

Alstom signs launch order with Northrail for its new TRAXX Shunter platform
Alstom signs launch order with Northrail for its new TRAXX Shunter platform

On 23 September 2026, Alstom and Northrail announced the signing of a framework agreement at InnoTrans.

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FS Logistix orders EUROLIGHT Duals
FS Logistix orders EUROLIGHT Duals

The Italian freight operator FS Logistix has selected Stadler's bi-mode locomotive platform EUROLIGHT Dual for its company Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal. 

Siemens's first Rail Service Center in Poland
Siemens's first Rail Service Center in Poland

Siemens Mobility is expanding its European rail service network with the construction of a new Rail Service Center in Gądki, south-east of Poznań.

Vectrons for Srbija voz
Vectrons for Srbija voz

On 20 August 2026, Srbija voz signed a contract for the purchase of six Vectron MS locomotives.

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EURO DuFour on its way to Berlin
EURO DuFour on its way to Berlin

One of the exhibits at InnoTrans will be the EURO DuFour locomotive for SBB Cargo Schweiz.

Captrain Polska received TRAXXes
Captrain Polska received TRAXXes

On 27 August 2026, Alstom has delivered three third-generation TRAXX Universal multi-system locomotives to Captrain Polska.

ČD's Class 384 fleet complete
ČD's Class 384 fleet complete

On 31 August 2026, ČD held a ceremonial handover of the last of the "fast" Vectrons, i. e. 384.050, at the Praha-Vršovice depot.

TRAXX for European Sleeper to Italy
TRAXX for European Sleeper to Italy

On 5 February 2025, European Sleeper launched its long-announced night service connecting Brussels with Venice.

New Korean freight locomotives
New Korean freight locomotives

In 2025, Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation) has ordered the at South Korean manufacturer Romansys of  Changwon new dieselelectric freight locomotives.

Stadler delivers hybrid locomotives to VIA Rail Canada
Stadler delivers hybrid locomotives to VIA Rail Canada

On 29 July 2026, Stadler has signed a contract with VIA Rail Canada to supply 45 hybrid locomotives, marking the company's first locomotive order in Canada.

Locomotives for the Sayanogorsk Aluminum Plant
Locomotives for the Sayanogorsk Aluminum Plant

On 16 July 2026, the BMZ handed over to the SPZhT the locomotives ТЕМ23-0014 and 2TE25KM-0838.

GBRf's Class 99 enters commercial service
GBRf's Class 99 enters commercial service

On 28 July 2027, GB Railfreight operated the first commercial service of the Class 99 hybrid freight locomotive, marking a major milestone in the modernisation and decarbonisation of Britain’s rail freight network.

 

2,000 Vectrons built
2,000 Vectrons built

As part of a ceremonial event at the München works on 23 July 2026, Siemens Mobility handed over the 2,000th Vectron.

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