Electric Locomotives News
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Kazakhstan: Škoda Receives New Traction Motor Order from Wabtec
Wabtec has ordered traction motors from Škoda Group for an additional 26 locomotives that will operate in Kazakhstan.
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Italy: GTS Rail Orders 20 Additional Traxx DC3 Electric Locomotives
Alstom has signed an agreement to deliver a further 20 Traxx DC3 electric locomotives to Italy-based GTS Rail.
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Consortium Finalises Contract to Build Egypt’s High-Speed Rail System
Siemens Mobility-led consortium signs contract to design, install and commission a 1,800 kilometre high-speed rail network in Egypt.
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Stadler Introduces Class 99 Bi-Mode Locomotive to UK Market
Stadler has introduced its Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives to the UK, following a successful rollout across Europe.
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Siemens Mobility Receives Largest Vectron Order from Czech Republic
Siemens Mobility has received an order for 50 of its Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Czech Railways (ČD).
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Italy: Three Orders for Traxx DC3 Locomotives in Under a Month
Alstom has signed three new supply contracts for Traxx DC3 locomotives in Italy during the latter half of January.
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Innovation for New Rail Connections and Maximised Performance
Innovation for the railway system means rethinking the way it is operated, introducing connections and maximising performances.
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Yellow Window Supports SNCF’s Innovations Serving Tomorrow’s Mobility
Yellow Window supports SNCF’s Tech4Mobility program to promote its range of innovations using light rail electric vehicles.
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Alstom Completes Azerbaijan Railways Locomotive Order
Alstom has delivered the fortieth and final Prima T8 AZ8A heavy freight locomotive to Azerbaijan Railways.
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Belgium: Alstom to Supply Up to 50 Electric Traxx Locomotives to SNCB
Alstom has been chosen to supply up to 50 of its third-generation electric Traxx locomotives to Belgium’s SNCB.
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Railpool Orders 15 Alstom Traxx Locomotives
European rolling stock leasing company Railpool has ordered 15 electric Traxx locomotives from manufacturer Alstom.
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DB Cargo to Replace its Diesel Locomotive Fleet
DB Cargo is investing in a new climate-friendly locomotive fleet with alternative drives. This will improve efficiency and sustainability.
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Railpool Signs Framework Agreement for 100 Vectron Locomotives
Rail vehicle rental company Railpool has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for 100 Vectron MS locomotives.
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IMA Dresden: The Heart of Our Test Benches
IMA Dresden explains how the heart of their test benches is the hydraulic system which is constantly supplying the test bench with oil.
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IMA Dresden: Day 2 at the JEC Dach Forum
IMA Dresden are at the JEC Dach Forum in Frankfurt, discussing sustainability, e-mobility and thermoplastic composites.
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Kazakhstan: Silkway Transit Celebrates Arrival of First Black Granite Electric Locomotives
Silkway Transit has celebrated the arrival of its first ‘Black Granite’ electric locomotives at Nurly-Zhol railway station.
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Astronics Introduces ATS-5000 Series of Test and Support Solutions
Astronics has launched its ATS-5000 Series of Functional Test and Support Solutions, offering a wide variety of application solutions.
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Israel Railways Issues Notice to Proceed for Supply of 36 TRAXX Locomotives
Israel Railways has issued a notice to proceed for the supply of 36 TRAXX P160 AC3 electric locomotives manufactured by Alstom.
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The First "New Generation Tram" Arrives in Brussels
The first "New Generation Tram" has arrived in Brussels. Yellow Window Design were entrusted to preserve the Art Nouveau-inspired design.
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Stadler EuroDual Locomotive Now Approved in Austria
The Stadler-built EuroDual locomotives, part of the European Loc Pool fleet, have been approved for operation in Austria.
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Siemens Mobility Delivers 1000th Vectron Locomotive
Siemens Mobility is celebrating a milestone - the 1000th Vectron locomotive has left its site in Munich, Germany, destined for Denmark.
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Škoda Transportation and Hyundai Rotem to Produce Locomotives for Tanzania
Škoda Transportation Group has signed a contract with Hyundai Rotem to deliver 17 sets of complete electrical equipment.
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Kazakhstan: SilkWay Transit Orders 22 STM Electric Freight Locomotives
Sinara Transport Machines’ (STM) Trading House has signed an agreement with SilkWay Transit to deliver 22 2ES7 Black Granite locomotives.
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Visit IMA Dresden at International Rail Vehicle Conference
Visit IMA Dresden at stand 7 for the 18th International Rail Vehicle Conference, taking place in Dresden from 22-24 September 2021.