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June 5, 2026 | Fleet

Algeria launches locomotive tender

Algerian National Railways may acquire up to 124 diesel locomotives.

June 3, 2026 | Financial

Moldova sells locomotives as financial crisis deepens

The highly indebted railway is seeking to raise funds to keep operations going.

December 2, 2025 | Africa

Traxtion to invest $US 200m in South African rail freight

South African traction specialist will acquire 46 diesel locomotives and 920 wagons.

October 8, 2025 | Fleet

Major rolling stock contracts signed in Iran

Mapna to build 40 freight locomotives for national operator RAI and refurbish passenger fleet.

May 22, 2025 | Fleet

ČD issues tender to refurbish diesel locomotive fleet

Contract covers modernisation of up to 30 class 754 locomotives.

January 2, 2025 | Fleet

CRRC FXN3C diesel locomotive enters service

The first tranche of FXN3C locomotives are operating in Inner Mongolia.

March 15, 2024 | Fleet

VLI Logistics orders diesel locomotives from Progress Rail

The Brazilian freight operator will deploy the eight new units on the Southeast corridor.

May 9, 2022 | Innovations

Clean Air Power adds hydrogen to class 66 fuel mix

Nine-month trial completed with government funding.

July 6, 2021 | Fleet

British class 66 to trial hydrogen-bio gas combo

Freightliner to test locomotive with dual-fuel technology.

April 12, 2021 | Rolling stock

Bold plans for Sinara Transport Machines

Sinara Transport Machines (STM) has ambitious plans to grow orders and expand its competencies at home and abroad. CEO Viktor Lesh reveals the Russian manufacturer’s strategy to Kevin Smith.

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