Simpson sees bi-mode locomotives as the start of a UK revolution
Regardless of fuel supply, full line speed freight is the dawn of a new era for British Rail freight. Maggie Simpson, the director general of the Rail Freight Group, has welcomed the recently announced arrival...Read more
Class 93: the science of modern traction
Rail Operations Group has not ordered a fleet of class 93 tri-mode locomotives just because of the funky livery. The Stadler-built locomotives, due for delivery from 2023, will not only help the industry address drive...Read more
Captrain España and Alpha Trains sign deal for 21 new EURO6000’s
Spanish railway undertaking Captrain España and Alpha Trains, a leasing company for locomotives and trains, have signed an agreement to lease up to 21 new build EURO6000 locomotives. In parallel, Alpha Trains and Stadler Valencia...Read more
First-ever delivery Stadler in Turkey
Stadler is to supply seven Co’Co’ hybrid locomotives of the EURODUAL type to Turkish rail freight operator Körfez Ulaştırma. It is the first delivery of the manufacturer to the Turkish market. The deal includes a...Read moreFirst European order TSI-compliant 9 MW power locomotive
Stadler has signed a contract with the European Loc Pool (ELP) for ten additional six-axle locomotives. This purchase is part of the framework agreement with the leasing company for a total of 100 locomotives, announced...Read more
New Silk Road could become double-stack corridor
The number of trains running between China and Europe increases year by year. In order to avoid bottlenecks, logistics companies are seeking for new routes. The other solution to increase the capacity of the New...Read more
Stadler improves shunting at Finnish freight terminals
Stadler Rail has concluded an agreement with Finnish state-owned railway company VR Group for the delivery 60 new diesel-electric shunting locomotives. The vehicles will improve the operational efficiency at marshalling yards, freight terminals and on...Read more