Electric Locomotives News
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Will We See You at TRAKO?
Visit IMA Dresden at TRAKO, Europe’s second largest railway technology trade fair, taking place in Gdansk from 21-24 September 2021.
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Siemens Mobility Signs Contract to Deliver Egypt’s First High-Speed, Electrified Rail System
Siemens Mobility will deliver an Egyptian rail system featuring the country’s first high-speed, electrified main and freight rail line.
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Railpool Orders First Siemens Mobility Vectron Multisystem Locomotives
European rail vehicle rental company Railpool has ordered 20 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility.
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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.
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Siemens Mobility and Paribus Sign Framework Agreement for 30 Vectron Dual Mode Locomotives
Siemens Mobility and Paribus have signed a framework purchase agreement and full service contract for up to 30 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives…
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Alstom Commissions First Seven Prima T8 Freight Locomotives in Azerbaijan
Alstom has successfully commissioned the first seven Prima T8 AZ8A freight locomotives to Azerbaijan Railways (ADY).
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Talgo Gives Second Life to Intercity Trains with New Renfe Locomotive Contract
Talgo has secured a contract from Renfe to manufacture 26 new variable gauge and 330 km/h commercial speed powerheads (locomotives).
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Captrain Subsidiary Orders New Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Locomotives
Captrain subsidiary ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft has ordered two Siemens Mobility Vectron dual mode locomotives to be delivered in 2021.
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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.
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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.
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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 tota…
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TRAXX Locomotive Fleet in Africa Completes 10 Million In-Service KMs
Bombardier's TRAXX Africa locomotives, operated by Transnet Freight Rail in South Africa, have completed 10 million kilometres in service.
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Freight Locomotives Approved for 120km/h Operations in India
Alstom's WAG 12B electric locomotives have been approved for operations at 120km/h by the Ministry of Railways in India.
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Newag Hands Over First Dragon 2 to Rail Capital Partners
Newag has handed over the first of five 6-axle Dragon 2 electric locomotives to its customer Rail Capital Partners (RCP) in Nowy Sącz.
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Global Railcar Mover Group Expands the Definition of Safety
The unique value of the Global Railcar Mover Group is more relevant than ever: a safety solution for any rail application.
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Bombardier Delivers First TRAXX Locomotive to Cargounit
Bombardier has delivered the first of 3 TRAXX MS locomotives to Poland-based ROSCO Cargounit. It will deliver the other 2 later this month.
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TMH Delivers Five Locomotives to Uzbekistan Railways
Transmashholding (TMH) has delivered five electric freight locomotives type 3ES5K to Uzbekistan Railways, following an order from May 2020.
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First TRAXX MS3 Locomotives Enter Commercial Trial Operation in Czech Republic
The first TRAXX MS3 locomotives have entered service for CD Cargo. They meet the new Czech electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
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Eurofima Provides €80m Financing to DSB
Eurofima is making 80 million euros in funding available to DSB – Danish State Railways – for the purchase of Siemens Vectron locomotives.
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Bulgarian State Railways Orders 10 Siemens Smartron Locomotives
Bulgarian State Railways has ordered ten 25kV AC Smartron locomotives from Siemens Mobility, for delivery between February and May 2021.
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EUROFIMA provides €200m Financing to FS Italiane
EUROFIMA, a rolling stock financing company with a non-profit mission, has agreed a 200m euro loan with FS Italiane for TRAXX locomotives.
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Indian Railways Puts First Alstom Prima T8 Locomotive into Service
Indian Railways has put its first Alstom Prima T8 electric locomotive into commercial service, after a contract for 800 units signed in 2015…
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Newag Delivers First Dragon 2 Locomotive to Laude Smart Intermodal
Newag S.A. has delivered the first of four Dragon 2 electric locomotives ordered in May 2019 to Laude Smart Intermodal.
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Cummins and Stadler Deliver Big Win in the Pacific Region
The tender of 34 diesel electric locomotives will power passenger and freight traffic for Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA).