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March 24, 2026 | Freight

Akiem orders first battery-electric Vectron

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

June 4, 2025 | Fleet

Akiem orders 50 Vectron locomotives

The order is from a framework contract signed with Siemens Mobility in August 2021.

January 22, 2025 | Analysis

Europe’s rolling stock lessors sound the alarm over ERTMS

An open letter from AERRL to the transport commissioner says that the ETCS specification must remain unchanged to reduce costs and enable the implementation of FRMCS. Robert Preston reports.

September 21, 2024 | InnoTrans

IRJ InnoTrans Preview Part 1

The first part of our preview of InnoTrans in Berlin, profiling the key exhibitor highlights at the world's railway industry trade show, taking place from September 24-27.

November 22, 2023 | Fleet

Akiem awards contract to Newag for 30 electric locomotives

Some of the Dragon 2 locomotives will be fitted with HVO-compatible diesel engines.

October 26, 2023 | Fleet

Railpool creates French subsidiary to serve growing leasing market

New subsidiary based in Paris will offer full-service locomotive leasing.

October 5, 2023 | Financial

Alstom reports drop in orders in first half of 2023-24 and negative outlook

Growth in order backlog and delays to Aventra programme negatively impact free cash flow causing Alstom’s share price to plunge.

July 17, 2023 | Fleet

Akiem orders 100 Traxx locomotives

Framework contract with Alstom includes firm commitment for 65 locomotives.

January 18, 2023 | Freight

French freight operator using diesel traction due to high electricity costs

Logi-Railway using diesel locomotives to haul long-distance services.

January 10, 2023 | Fleet

Akiem signs 10-year leasing deal with GB Railfreight

A total of 11 Akiem locomotives will be modified to operate in Britain.

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