Locomotives and rolling stock leasing

Akiem has signed a strategic leasing agreement with Rail Traction Company, an Italian rail freight operator. This contract includes Siemens Eurosprinter 189 locomotives and maintenance services for Northern Italy operations.

VTG has completed the acquisition of Retrack Slovakia, consolidating its control over European subsidiaries. This move strengthens the company’s market position and expands its logistics capabilities.

Leasing company Northrail secured €270 million to purchase over 100 new locomotives. This funding allows the company to expand its fleet and modernize railway transport operations.

The Europe Railcar Leasing Market is forecast to grow by $3. 13 billion at a CAGR of 7.

Operator Regiorail and Railpool have signed a long-term agreement for leasing three modern electric locomotives. The new Traxx Universal locomotives are equipped with diesel engines to handle last-mile operations efficiently.

Kazakhstan is developing a project to establish a unified leasing company to upgrade its rail fleet. Creating a leasing company aims to support modernization of infrastructure and improve travel quality.

The leasing company Northrail has signed an agreement with Vossloh Rolling Stock for the sale of locomotives. The contract includes the supply of ten DE 18 locomotives designed for shunting operations in Scandinavia.

Leasing company Ermewa has partnered with Naviland Cargo to supply 800 rail platforms. The total value of the deal is €100 million, and deliveries will conclude by August 2025.

The Czech company Nymwag agreed to supply 40 SPINA rail tank cars for VKS. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Green Mobility Partners offers locomotives for lease, signing a contract with Siemens Mobility for up to 50 units. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Vectron MS Locomotives: New Contracts and Rising Popularity in EuropeVectron MS locomotives continue to dominate the European railway market with growing demand, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

On August 13, 2024, operator GB Railfreight added four hybrid locomotives to its fleet, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.