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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.

December 12, 2022 | Financial

SNCF and DWS complete sale of Akiem to CPDQ

Sale of locomotive leasing company was agreed in August.

August 31, 2022 | Fleet

Akiem orders 65 Vectrons from Siemens

Locomotives will haul cross-border freight and passenger services.

August 5, 2022 | Financial

Akiem shareholders approve sale to CDPQ

The sale is subject to competition approval.

June 7, 2022 | Financial

Akiem and Banque des Territoires establish French train leasing company

The new venture should facilitate the opening of regional and inter-city markets to new operators.

December 21, 2021 | Locomotives

Akiem to order 20 Vectrons from Siemens Mobility

Rolling stock leasing company acquires its first Vectron units.

December 13, 2021 | Financial

SNCF to sell stake in Akiem?

Reports in French media suggest that SNCF is considering selling its 50% stake in the train leasing company.

November 30, 2020 | Locomotives

Akiem reveals new maintenance strategy and subsidiary

TRAIN maintenance company MGW Service, originally based in Krefeld, Germany, was renamed Akiem Technik on November 17 as part of a major reorganisation by its owner Akiem, one of Europe’s largest leasing companies.

November 9, 2018 | Locomotives

Akiem orders 33 more Traxx locomotives

ROLLING stock leasing company Akiem has placed two orders under framework contracts with Bombardier to deliver a total of 33 Traxx locomotives which, based on their list price, are valued at €112m.

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