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June 17, 2026 | Locomotives

Alpha Trains orders more Stadler locomotives

The mix of Iberian and standard gauge multi-system units will support rail freight services both on the Iberian peninsula and the Mediterranean Corridor to central Europe.

June 10, 2026 | Technology

Siemens launches Vectron X

“Connected” locomotive unveiled in ceremony at new service centre in Munich.

June 5, 2026 | Fleet

Algeria launches locomotive tender

Algerian National Railways may acquire up to 124 diesel locomotives.

May 28, 2026 | Fleet

Alstom considers selling Kassel plant

German factory has specialised in locomotive production.

March 24, 2026 | Freight

Akiem orders first battery-electric Vectron

Agreement with Siemens is for up to 80 dual-mode locomotives.

March 12, 2026 | Africa

Zambia Railways signs locomotive upgrade contract

Vendor-financed contract covers the refurbishment of six mainline locomotives.

February 27, 2026 | North America

Progress Rail and Wabtec settle lawsuit

Wabtec denied claims it was abusing its dominant position in the US locomotive market.

February 9, 2026 | Fleet

TCDD Taşımacılık orders Stadler locomotives

Stadler will supply 35 Euro 4001 diesel-electric units.

February 5, 2026 | Fleet

UP agrees $US 1.2bn locomotive upgrade programme

The upgrades to AC4400 locomotives will deliver improved fuel efficiency, tractive effort and reliability.

January 13, 2026 | Fleet

Alstom JV secures Indian locomotive maintenance contract

€62m contract covers 300 of 800 WAG-12B locomotives ordered by Indian Railways in 2015.

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