Electric Locomotives News
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Join KONČAR at InnoTrans 2022
KONČAR will be exhibiting at InnoTrans 2022 with an outdoor exhibit featuring its low-floor tram manufactured for Liepājas Tramvajs.
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Christening of the New Moravia Trains
Škoda Group has presented its first of 37 new electric railway units to the public at the main railway station in Brno.
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Chicago Metra to Create Battery-Powered Locomotives
Chicago's rail operator, Metra has signed a contract with Progress Rail to convert up to six diesel locomotives to battery power.
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Stadler Begins Production of Class 93 Locomotives for Rail Operations UK
Stadler has started production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK at its plant in Valencia, Spain.
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SBB Cargo Leases 35 New Vectron Locomotives
SBB Cargo has chosen to lease 35 Vectron AC locomotives from Siemens Mobility. The vehicles will be delivered in 2024.
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SBB Cargo Orders 20 Vectron Locomotives from Siemens Mobility
SüdLeasing GmbH has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility on behalf of SBB Cargo International.
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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.