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February 27, 2023 | Policy

EC approves €1.1bn German scheme to support operators using electric traction

The support programme is responding to recent spikes in the cost of energy.

November 2, 2022 | Locomotives

Cargounit signs order for Pesa Gama Marathon locomotives

Electric locomotives will have auxiliary diesel engines for last mile shunting.

November 12, 2021 | Locomotives

Israel Railways orders 36 additional Traxx electric locomotives

IR exercises option for extra units with delivery due to start in April 2023.

October 25, 2021 | Locomotives

Newag to build 10 electric locomotives for PKP Intercity

Zlotys 258m contract has an option for a further five multi-system locomotives.

October 18, 2021 | Freight

Kazakhstan’s SilkWay orders 22 electric locomotives from Sinara

Delivery of the 8.8MW locomotives to begin before end of 2021.

June 7, 2021 | Fleet

PKP Intercity to order 63 200km/h multi-system locomotives

Option for further 32 locomotives, with order due to be placed next year

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.

November 12, 2020 | Fleet

DSB receives €400m green loan to electrify fleet

DANISH State Railways (DSB) and Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have signed a €400m loan agreement to support a project to fully electrify and convert DSB’s fleet.

October 30, 2020 | Tenders

ČD Cargo launches tender for up to 26 locomotives

CZECH freight operator ČD Cargo has published a tender for the supply of up to 26 new electric locomotives to operate international freight services, with the majority planned for delivery by the end of 2022.

July 6, 2020 | Locomotives

Czech Railways seeks 40 new electric locomotives

CZECH Railways (ČD) has issued a tender a for contract to supply 40 200km/h electric locomotives for use on national and cross-border services from 2023.

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