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Electric Locomotives move through the power of electric engines. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Electric Locomotives. You will also find a list of Electric Locomotives Manufacturers & Suppliers around the world.

Featured Suppliers

Alstom

Alstom

French multinational Alstom provides rolling stock, services and maintanence for the rail sector. Its CEO and Chairman is Henri Poupart-Lafarge.

Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility

Complete rail mobility solutions: automation, electrification, mass transit, commuter and regional trains, high-speed trains, trams, metros and more.

Suppliers

Alstom

Alstom

French multinational Alstom provides rolling stock, services and maintanence for the rail sector. Its CEO and Chairman is Henri Poupart-Lafarge.

Astronics

Astronics

Design verification, Diagnostic Test & State of Good repair of Onboard & Wayside assets. High Power, Comms & Control, RF, Elect-Mech-Pneumatic, LRUs/LLRUs..

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF)

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF)

Rolling Stock, Components, Infrastructure, Signalling & Services, High Speed Trains, Regional & Commuter Trains, Metros, Trams & Locomotives, Rolling Stock Whee...

Gurit

Gurit

Gurit’s advanced composites for rail translate into lower maintenance costs over the whole life span of a train and the track.

IMA Dresden

IMA Dresden

IMA Dresden – the Test Center for the Railway Industry. Rail Component Testing. Bogie Frame Tests. Fatigue Testing of Rail Vehicles. Rail Car Body Tests.

Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility

Complete rail mobility solutions: automation, electrification, mass transit, commuter and regional trains, high-speed trains, trams, metros and more.

Virtek Vision

Virtek Vision

Laser Solutions for Rail: Digital Laser Templating, Paint Masking Solutions, Assembly Solutions, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul for Rail.

Wabtec UK

Wabtec UK

Wabtec UK provides maintenance, overhaul, refurbishment, life extension and repair of railway rolling stock and associated components.

News

First Alstom Passenger Locomotive Fully Assembled in Kazakhstan

First Alstom Passenger Locomotive Fully Assembled in Kazakhstan

Following assembly in France in 2014–2016, the first Alstom Prima electric passenger locomotive has been fully assembled in Kazakhstan.

Siemens Mobility and Paribus Sign Framework Agreement for 30 Vectron Dual Mode Locomotives

Siemens Mobility and Paribus Sign Framework Agreement for 30 Vect...

Siemens Mobility and Paribus have signed a framework purchase agreement and full service contract for up to 30 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives.

Alstom Commissions First Seven Prima T8 Freight Locomotives in Azerbaijan

Alstom Commissions First Seven Prima T8 Freight Locomotives in Az...

Alstom has successfully commissioned the first seven Prima T8 AZ8A freight locomotives to Azerbaijan Railways (ADY).

Talgo Gives Second Life to Intercity Trains with New Renfe Locomotive Contract

Talgo Gives Second Life to Intercity Trains with New Renfe Locomo...

Talgo has secured a contract from Renfe to manufacture 26 new variable gauge and 330 km/h commercial speed powerheads (locomotives).

Alstom Delivers 100th Electric Locomotive to Indian Railways

Alstom Delivers 100th Electric Locomotive to Indian Railways

Alstom has delivered its 100th electric locomotive to Indian Railways under a 2015 contract for a total of 800 12,000 HP units.

BNSF and Wabtec Test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California

BNSF and Wabtec Test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California

BNSF and Wabtec are testing a battery-electric locomotive between Barstow and Stockton (CA) to test the viability of battery technology.

Bombardier Hands over 200th TRAXX Locomotive to Railpool

Bombardier Hands over 200th TRAXX Locomotive to Railpool

Bombardier has handed over its 200th TRAXX locomotive to Railpool, which has ordered a total of 232 units since 2009, 10% of the global total.

TRAXX Locomotive Fleet in Africa Completes 10 Million In-Service KMs

TRAXX Locomotive Fleet in Africa Completes 10 Million In-Service ...

Bombardier's TRAXX Africa locomotives, operated by Transnet Freight Rail in South Africa, have completed 10 million kilometres in service.

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LEAF Specifications

Today, as part of Berkshire Hathaway and Marmon Holdings, Inc., LEAF Locomotive continually sets new standards for railcar movement equipment with...

Locomotives for Urban Transport

Schalke locomotives for urban transport provide maximum versatility and can be used to perform a variety of tasks in suburban and regional passenger rail...

Special Purpose Locomotives

The ultimate specialists and uniquely developed to suit exacting customer requirements, these special purpose locomotives offer a high power density under..

After-Sales Service

Just the beginning of a long-term relationship – when a locomotive leaves the Schalke manufacturing plant, it signifies the beginning of its working life...

About Schalke Locomotives

Schalke develops, manufactures and supplies its locomotives to locations throughout the world. They are tailor-made to handle widely varying customer...

Schalke Locomotives Brochure

Schalke locomotives are not only high-performance workhorses – they are also robust investment goods. Their service lives are calculated at 25 to 30 years,

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Videos

CAF – Your Way to Future Mobility

CAF – Your Way to Future Mobility

Together We Move

Together We Move

CAF Rolling Stock Portfolio

CAF Rolling Stock Portfolio

New Electric Locotractor LOK 16.150 E

New Electric Locotractor LOK 16.150 E

Schalke Locomotives

Schalke Locomotives

Zephir CRAB Range

Zephir CRAB Range

Zephir Locotractor LOK 30.520

Zephir Locotractor LOK 30.520

Brake Performance At Top Speed

Brake Performance At Top Speed

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