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June 16, 2026 | Fleet

Leo Express set for major fleet expansion

Operator is seeking up to 84 BEMUs and 33 EMUs across two separate tenders to support Czech regional ambitions.

March 24, 2026 | Freight

Akiem orders first battery-electric Vectron

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

February 3, 2026 | Technology

Battery train enters passenger service in Britain

Great Western Railway (GWR) deploys class 230 train on Greenford branch in west London.

December 11, 2025 | Locomotives

Fortescue receives first battery locomotives

Progress Rail has supplied the 14.5MWh locomotives.

November 11, 2025 | Main line

Dutch province drops hydrogen train plans

Groningen opts for battery-electric power instead.

October 15, 2025 | Freight

Fortescue pauses battery locomotive programme

The partnership with Downer to develop the world’s “most energy-efficient” battery-electric locomotive, announced at InnoTrans 2024, has been paused.

October 6, 2025 | Fleet

Siemens breaks ground on new battery plant

New factory in Germany will open in 2027 and will produce complete battery systems for locomotives and multiple units.

July 1, 2025 | Fleet

US commuter operator orders battery locomotives

Siemens will supply New York’s MTA with 13 battery-electric locomotives.

February 12, 2025 | Fleet

DB wins Central Thuringia battery operating contract

DB Regio will order a fleet of Stadler Flirt Akku BEMUs to operate the service.

November 8, 2024 | Technology

First British inter-city battery trial surpasses expectations

Range of 135km on battery power is feasible, says Hitachi Rail.

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