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Class TEM18DM locomotives for 1,435 mm gauge
Class TEM18DM locomotives for 1,435 mm gauge

On 1 July 2026, BMZ handed over to RZD two Class TEM18DM shunters with bogies adapted for the 1,435 mm track gauge.

A milestone for rail freight in Belgium
A milestone for rail freight in Belgium

For the very first time in history, a 1,600-tonne freight train has on 1 July 2026 successfully been hauled over the demanding 17 ‰ gradient of Line 162 in Belgium by a single  locomotive - namely EURO9000.

EURO6000 locomotives approved for Belgium and Luxembourg
EURO6000 locomotives approved for Belgium and Luxembourg

Stadler’s EURO6000 electric locomotive has officially received authorization for operations in Belgium, following the approval for Luxembourg obtained at the end of 2025.

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Siemens expands its maintenance network for Vectrons in France
Siemens expands its maintenance network for Vectrons in France

On 10 July 2026, Siemens Mobility and Technis have signed a partnership agreement to prepare local maintenance capabilities for future Vectron locomotive operations in France.

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

On 26 June 2026, Alstom announced that its joint venture with Indian Railways, Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL), has been awarded a new five-year maintenance services contract.

The first EU pilot project for new cross-border services: from Praha to København with direct trains
The first EU pilot project for new cross-border services: from Praha to København with direct trains

On 26 June 2026, the inauguration of the first EU pilot project for new cross-border rail services took place in Berlin.

GB Railfreight's Class 99 intermodal service trial
GB Railfreight's Class 99 intermodal service trial

GB Railfreight, in collaboration with Maritime Transport and DP World, has marked a significant milestone in the introduction of its new Class 99 locomotive fleet, as testing progressed to the next stage on 17 June 2026, with an intermodal service successfully operating between DP World’s London Gateway and Maritime’s Hams Hall Rail Freight Terminal.

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.

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
  • updated 29th May 2026 16:14
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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.

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