SWITZERLAND: LLOB will add two Euro9000 locomotives to its fleet in August 2026, expanding traction capacity for domestic freight work and cross-border operations in four neighbouring countries.

Orange RailCare-liveried Stadler Euro9000 locomotive beside intermodal freight wagons at Etzwilen.
A RailCare-liveried Stadler Euro9000 with intermodal wagons at Etzwilen; illustrative image, not one of the LLOB locomotives announced for August 2026. Photo: Joachim Lutz / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0.

Delivery broadens LLOB’s cross-border traction

The two units are scheduled for delivery under a full-service leasing agreement with European Loc Pool. The agreement makes the Swiss operator a new ELP customer, but the companies have not disclosed the lease duration or financial terms.

LLOB plans to deploy the locomotives on freight services within Switzerland and across the borders with Germany, Italy, France and Austria. The operating concept covers mainline haulage, border crossings, last-mile movements, shunting and work on private sidings.

This combination supports LLOB’s “door-to-door by rail” model, which is intended to connect the separate rail elements of a transport chain through one provider. The locomotives will therefore be used for more than long-distance traction alone.

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Euro9000 combines electric and diesel operation

According to ELP’s technical data, the Euro9000 delivers up to 9 MW in electric operation and 500 kN of tractive effort. Two 950 kW diesel engines allow it to work on non-electrified sections, in terminals and shunting areas, where electric traction is unavailable.

The dual-power configuration is designed to limit locomotive changes between mainline and last-mile work. The six-axle locomotive also has a 20-tonne axle load, ETCS Level 2 Baseline 3.4.0 and a maximum speed of 120 km/h.

LLOB targets integrated freight services

LLOB says the additional traction will support single-wagonload traffic, bundled transport concepts and block trains. The company sees demand in Switzerland for freight services that combine international trunk routes with local collection, delivery and siding operations.

Delivery in August 2026 is the next confirmed step. The announcement identifies the planned operating markets and technical role of the locomotives, but does not provide traffic volumes or a timetable for new services.

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