Locomotives and rolling stock leasing

Softronic locomotive leasing has begun with a first agreement arranged through the group’s subsidiary, Softrans.This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Leasing firm Akiem has inked a fresh agreement with Siemens Mobility providing ten Vectron Dual Mode locomotives that will lower CO₂ emissions and increase energy efficiency in the use of the railways in freight transportation.

Leasing firm Alpha Trains has booked 15 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives from Siemens Mobility for adding cars to its roster and catching growing orders for hybrid railroad technology within Europe.

Slovak freight company ZSSK Cargo announced intentions to conclude the new leasing agreement for Vectron MS locomotives in order to strengthen the position on the market and increase the effectiveness of freight transport.

Swiss operator SBB, struggling financially, opted to select leasing of high-speed trains in order to retain its foreign transport plans and still retain the possibility of Purchasing the railway stocks later.

ZSSK Cargo will expand its interconnected international freight system by leasing Siemens Vectron locomotives, which provide modern multi-system traction capability to operate on many European rail corridors.

Alstom has signed two major service agreements with Akiem to improve the performance and availability of Traxx locomotives operating across European rail networks.

Siemens Mobility signed a contract with Akiem to deliver 10 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives, with an option for an additional 40 units.

Laude Smart Intermodal has received funding to implement the “Time for Revolution” project in the European Union. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Czech company Nymwag launched the delivery of Nymwag tank cars to Ermewa, handing over the first batch of 30 units. This step strengthens its position in the European market.

The Daugavpils Locomotive Repair Plant (DLRR) registered yet another subsidiary last year—this time in Hungary. Now, the company is rapidly expanding its customer base in the Baltic countries, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and even Africa.

Alpha Trains has modernized 35 Coradia Continental trains, enhancing travel comfort and safety. The work was completed without delays, and all routes continue operating on schedule.