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Alpha Trains is ordering for 25 additional EURO6000 locomotives
Alpha Trains is ordering for 25 additional EURO6000 locomotives

On 17 June 2026, Alpha Trains annoijnced that it is expanding its portfolio with a major order for 25 additional EURO6000 multi-system locomotives.

JR West’s new service locomotive
JR West’s new service locomotive

JR West introduced a new DEC743 hybrid locomotive for service trains. It will also be used on the Sagano Scenic Railway.

First EURO DuFour unveiled
First EURO DuFour unveiled

On 12 June 2026, Stadler and SBB have unveiled the new EURO DuFour locomotive for SBB Cargo Switzerland during an event in Valencia.

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OnTrain is expanding its fleet
OnTrain is expanding its fleet

On 11 June 2026, Alstom and Ontrain have presented the first TRAXX Universal multi-system locomotive.

Siemens introduced Vectron X
Siemens introduced Vectron X

During the event held in München-Allach, Siemens Mobility introduced the new Vectron X - a further improvement to the proven locomotive, which is already extensively digitised, and which can now be controlled via app-based functionalities.

First Transmontana for RSL
First Transmontana for RSL

In July 2025, Softronic signed a contract with Rolling Stock Lease for two Transmontana locomotives.

Maintenance of the IORE locomotives
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Maintenance of the IORE locomotives

In December 2025, Alstom has signed a long-term technical support and spares supply agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik, covering a 12-year period starting 1 January 2026.

RAILPOOL on the French market
RAILPOOL on the French market

RAILPOOL takes delivery of the first TRAXX Universal locomotives.

EuroMaint has secured new maintenance contracts in Sweden and Norway
EuroMaint has secured new maintenance contracts in Sweden and Norway

EuroMaint has secured new long-term rail maintenance contracts in Sweden and Norway with a combined estimated value of 300 million EUR.

Siemens hands over first locomotives to Indian Railways for commercial operations
Siemens hands over first locomotives to Indian Railways for commercial operations

Siemens Mobility officially handed over the first of 1,200 electric freight locomotives for commercial operations to IR and jointly opened the fleet’s first maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam.

80th Vectron for Finland delivered
80th Vectron for Finland delivered

On 24 April 2026, Siemens Mobility has handed over the last of the initially ordered 80 Class Sr3 electric locomotives to VR.

Heidelberg Materials uses Class 08e electric shunter
Heidelberg Materials uses Class 08e electric shunter

On 20 April 2026, Heidelberg Materials commissioned a new Class 08e electric shunting locomotive at its Whatley quarry in Frome, Somerset.

Alstom delivered Romania’s first TRAXX
Alstom delivered Romania’s first TRAXX

On 7 April 2026, Alstom has delivered the first batch-built passenger TRAXX, 188 002, for the ARF.

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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