Tag Archives: locomotives

Poland’s Cargounit Invests in Siemens Locomotives for European Rail Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Cargounit, Poland’s leading locomotive leasing company, partners with Siemens Mobility to purchase 30 Vectron locomotives with an option for 60 more, along with 10 Smartron locomotives. The deal aims to enhance cross-border rail transport in Europe. Vectron locomotives, … Read the full press release

Vectron Locomotives: Railpool’s Strategic Investment with Siemens Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Railpool and Siemens Mobility have entered into a significant agreement for the delivery of up to 250 locomotives, with Railpool initially calling up 70 Vectron locomotives. These locomotives, including multisystem and AC variants, will enhance Railpool’s operational flexibility … Read the full press release

DHL’s Remarkable Shipping Feats of 2023: From Manatees to Wind Turbine Blades

(IN BRIEF) DHL, the global logistics leader, showcased its extraordinary shipping accomplishments in 2023. These included flying manatees over 1,000 miles for rescue, shipping five locomotives from the USA to Peru, delivering a key to save a bird, transporting bobsleds … Read the full press release

European Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) Expands Fleet with 200 Siemens Vectron Locomotives

(IN BRIEF) European Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) has signed a significant framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for the acquisition of up to 200 Vectron locomotives. These locomotives will be used in both passenger and freight services across Europe. ELL initially … Read the full press release

MSC Subsidiary MEDWAY Belgium Expands Rail Fleet with Siemens’ Vectron Locomotives for European Freight Transport

(IN BRIEF) MSC’s subsidiary MEDWAY Belgium NV has placed an order for 15 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility. The locomotives will be used for cross-border freight transport in Europe and to supplement container transport in serving the eastern hinterland … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility invests in Munich-Allach facility to increase locomotive production and service capacity

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility is expanding its manufacturing and services facility in Munich-Allach to meet the growing demand for locomotives and services. The factory will be enlarged from 50,000 m2 to 80,000 m2 to provide additional capacities for processing new … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to deliver 14 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives to Mitsui Rail Capital Europe, a locomotive leasing company, as part of an existing contract

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 19-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and availability and a separately managed company of Siemens AG, has announced the delivery of 14 of its Vectron MS multisystem locomotives to … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility livrera 14 locomotives multisystèmes Vectron MS à Mitsui Rail Capital Europe, une société de leasing de locomotives, dans le cadre d’un contrat existant

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 19-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redéfinissant la mobilité avec une infrastructure intelligente, la durabilité, l’expérience des passagers et la disponibilité et une société gérée séparément de Siemens AG, a annoncé la livraison de 14 de … Read the full press release

New delivery of Vectron AC locomotives for Switzerland reaffirms the high level of reliability and performance of Siemens Mobility’s Vectron platform

Siemens Mobility delivers Vectron AC locomotives Contract includes maintenance for eight years (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 15-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and availability and a separately managed company of Siemens AG, has … Read the full press release

La nouvelle livraison de locomotives Vectron AC pour la Suisse réaffirme le haut niveau de fiabilité et de performance de la plateforme Vectron de Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility livre des locomotives Vectron AC Le contrat comprend la maintenance pendant huit ans (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 15-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redéfinissant la mobilité avec une infrastructure intelligente, la durabilité, l’expérience des passagers et la disponibilité … Read the full press release

ABB to supply energy-efficient traction and high-performance battery technologies for commuter trains to Stadler, a Swiss train maker

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 7-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB (SWX: ABBN), a Swedish–Swiss multinational company leader in robotics, power, heavy electrical equipment, and automation, has announced it will supply ABB to supply energy-efficient traction and high-performance battery technologies for high-capacity commuter … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility’s advanced hybrid streetcars operated by Charlotte Area Transit system enter revenue service

Innovative battery technology allows for hybrid operation on or off-wire Sustainable technology preserves city’s historic district S700s were manufactured in Sacramento, CA (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 31-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and … Read the full press release

Voith CargoFlex automates day-to-day operations at SBB Cargo

(PRESS RELEASE) OLTEN/ SALZGITTER, 3-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SBB Cargo, a subsidiary of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) equipped its 25 locomotives and 100 wagons with 200 rail-car and 50 hybrid couplers from Voith, successfully deploying Voith CargoFlex in its day-to-day … Read the full press release

Stadler to supply 60 new locomotives to Finland’s VR Group

(PRESS RELEASE) VALENCIA, 18-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler to supply 60 new diesel-electric locomotives to Finland’s VR Group. The new locomotives will improve the operational efficiency in marshaling yards, freight terminals and on nonelectrified lines which make up 45 percent … Read the full press release

Alstom to mid-life overhaul 23 BB 36000 locomotives for Akiem

Saint-Ouen, France, 23-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has been chosen by Akiem to carry out the mid-life overhaul [1] of 23 BB 36000 locomotives. The contract follows a first agreement signed at the end of April 2016 for the mid-life overhaul … Read the full press release

Škoda Transportation further invests into its ancillary plants to meet demands on efficient and environmentally-sound production

Škoda Transportation has invested around 80 million Czech crowns in the ancillary plants at Škoda factory premises in Plzeň. The investment was mainly aiming at increasing production capacities and boosting efficiency in the production of new trams, locomotives and trains. Opening … Read the full press release

Polish PKP Cargo S.A. received €47 million loan from EIB to upgrade its rail fleet in Poland

Warsaw, Poland, Luxembourg, 05-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending PLN 200 million (EUR 47 million) to PKP Cargo S.A. for the upgrading of the rail fleet in Poland. The Bank has now supported rail investments in Poland for 23 years, promoting the … Read the full press release

Transmashholding begun delivery of diesel locomotives to Russian Railways

Moscow, Russia, 14-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Two first shunting locomotives TEM TMH produced by Bryansk Machine Building Factory (“BMZ”, Transmashholding Group) left for Likhobory Depot, Moscow Railroad. TEM TMH shunting loco with AC/DC electric transmission is a joint project realized together with … Read the full press release

Munich-based Railpool GmbH appointed Torsten Lehnert and Thorsten Priebe to its management team

Hamburg, Kiel Frankfurt, Munich, Germany, 09-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Munich-based Railpool GmbH is expanding its management team. The two shareholders of the company, HSH Nordbank and KfW IPEX-Bank, have appointed Torsten Lehnert and Thorsten Priebe to the management team as at … Read the full press release

EIB signs EUR 50M loan agreement with Lithuanian Railways

Vilnius, 4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Werner Hoyer, has signed a EUR 50 million loan agreement with Lithuanian Railways today for the acquisition of modern rolling stock. After the support for the upgrading of … Read the full press release

Alstom & Transmashholding open new production facility in Russia for asynchronous traction drives for electric locomotives

30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom and its Russian partner, Transmashholding (TMH), today inaugurated a joint production site dedicated to asynchronous traction drives for electric locomotives in Novocherkassk, in southern Russia. This modern traction drive will equip the locomotives jointly developed and … Read the full press release