Electric Locomotives News
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First Ever Overhauled Vectron Delivered to Beacon Rail
SŽ – VIT has delivered its first in-house overhauled Siemens Vectron locomotive to Beacon Rail, with more overhauls planned.
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Union Pacific Begins Testing Battery-Electric Locomotives in California
Union Pacific is testing battery-electric locomotives in Southern California, with the first two Wabtec FLXdrive units now delivered.
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NEWAG Presents Griffin 200 Electric Locomotive for PKP Intercity at InnoTrans 2026
NEWAG presents its Griffin 200 multi-system electric locomotive for PKP Intercity at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin
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Stadler Unveils Euro Dufour Locomotive for SBB Cargo at InnoTrans 2026
At InnoTrans, Stadler has unveiled the Euro Dufour, a lightweight battery-hybrid freight locomotive for SBB Cargo Switzerland due in 2027.
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Wabtec to Modernise 33 Norfolk Southern Locomotives
Wabtec is set to modernise and convert 33 Norfolk Southern Evolution Series freight locomotives from DC to AC traction.
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Government of Canada Invests $1.95 Billion in VIA Rail Train Fleet
The Government of Canada is investing $1.95 billion in renewing VIA Rail Canada's long-distance, regional and remote locomotive fleet.
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DB Cargo UK Completes Trial of Class 93 Tri-Mode Locomotive
DB Cargo UK has announced the completion of a trial utilising a Class 93 tri-mode locomotive on an intermodal service in the North West.
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Alstom Wins Five-Year Maintenance Contract for WAG-12B Locomotives in India
Alstom will provide maintenance services for Indian Railways' WAG-12B electric freight locomotives at the Sabarmati depot.
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Siemens Mobility’s Vectron Locomotive Authorised for Speeds of Up to 230 km/h
Siemens Mobility’s Vectron locomotive has received authorisation to operate passenger services at speeds of up to 230 km/h.
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CRRC Produces EMUs and Electric Locomotives for Malaysia
CRRC has produced electric multiple units (EMUs) and electric locomotives for Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.
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Switzerland: Stadler to Deliver Additional Metre-Gauge Locomotives to MBC
Stadler is building two additional metre-gauge locomotives for Transports de la région Morges–Bière–Cossonay (MBC).
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Slovakia: Stadler to Supply Two Additional KISS Electric Trains to ZSSK
Slovak Railways (ZSSK) has announced the order of a further two high-capacity KISS electric trains from Stadler.
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The Fastest Vectron Locomotives Enter Service with Czech Railways
Czech Railways (České dráhy, ČD) will begin operating its new Siemens Vectron electric locomotives from mid-September for high-speed routes.
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Stadler Delivers 100th EURODUAL Hybrid Locomotive
Stadler has delivered its 100th EURODUAL locomotive to European Loc Pool, marking a production milestone for the platform.
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£342 Million Investment Announced for Electrification of Fife and Borders Railways
Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has today announced an investment of £342 million for the electrification of the Fife & Borders railways.
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Stockholm Transport Orders 10 Additional Stadler EMUs
Stockholm Transport (SL) has ordered ten additional electric multiple units (EMUs) from Stadler for operation on the Roslagsbanan line.
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Siemens Mobility to Present Rail Solutions at Transport Logistic 2025
Siemens Mobility will present new and updated technologies for rail transport at this year’s Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich.
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India: First 9000 HP Electric Freight Locomotive Launched at Dahod
India's Prime Minister has inaugurated the first new D9 series electric locomotives at the Indian Railways facility in Dahod.
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Alstom Delivers 500th Electric Locomotive to Indian Railways
In partnership with Indian Railways, Alstom has delivered the 500th electric locomotive from its manufacturing site in Madhepura, Bihar.
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Metro-North to Introduce Battery and Electric-Powered Locomotives
Governor Hochul has announced plans for Metro-North Railroad to introduce battery- and electric-powered locomotives, marking a nation first.
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ABB & Škoda Announce Partnership for Battery-Electric Trains
ABB & Škoda Group have announced a partnership for the development of new battery-electric trains.
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Stadler to Provide 17 Co'Co' Electric Locomotives for LTG Cargo
Lithuanian freight operator LTG Cargo has awarded Stadler a tender for the supply of seventeen Co'Co' electric locomotives.
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Siemens Mobility Progresses Desiro Verve UK Debut
Siemens Mobility has implemented its new battery technology on a slew of rail vehicles in Germany, paving the way for its debut on UK soil.
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New York's MTA Unveils New Metro-North Locomotives
New York's MTA has unveiled new SC42-DM dual-mode locomotives built by Siemens Mobility to upgrade the Metro-North Railroad.