Stadler and Alpha Trains have announced the signing of a brand-new agreement for 25 additional Stadler EURO6000 multi-system electric locomotives.
The order serves to expand on the two companies’ partnership, which first began in 2007 and has seen more than 150 locomotives delivered thus far.
Scheduled for delivery in 2028; the new vehicles form a strategic response to the evolving needs of both the Iberian and European rail markets, and will bring the total number of EURO6000 units in the Alpha Trains fleet to 92.
The order consists of a mix of configurations, with Stadler set to provide both Iberian and standard UIC gauge units, the latter of which have been designed for the mediterranean corridor – a route which serves as a key component of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and plays a vital role in promoting modal shift and sustainable logistics across Europe.
Featuring six axles and a power output of 6MW; the Euro6000 locomotives can haul, in single-locomotive operation, heavy trains of over 2,000 tonnes on steep gradients whilst maintaining commercial speed, with their multi-system capability making them well suited to long-distance, cross-border operations on both conventional and newly developed infrastructure.
Vincent Pouyet, Managing Director at Alpha Trains Locomotives, said:This order is more than just an expansion of our fleet; it is a commitment to the strategic development of rail freight in Spain and on the Mediterranean Corridor.
With our EURO6000 locomotives, we are providing the market with the only proven solution capable of connecting Spain directly to Northern Europe. This drastically increases efficiency for our customers.
