Akiem Archives - Railcolor News

Akiem / PKP IC / CER Cargo / TiLo / Italo / ODEG

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sun, 31 May 2026 14:10:40 +0000

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Akiem scraps Traxx DC2 locomotive after derailment in Poland

Akiem has decided to scrap Bombardier Traxx DC2 locomotive 5170 063 (483 224) following a serious derailment in Poland.

The Flix locomotive fleet – now with a touch of Bavaria

Simon Wijnakker — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:39:49 +0000

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FlixTrain plans to connect Munich to its long-distance rail network from 2028, marking the first time Bavaria’s capital will be directly served by the private rail operator.

Rail Tech Insights: performance of a Vectron Dual Mode with battery compared to the current diesel version

Simon Wijnakker — Sun, 10 May 2026 19:28:34 +0000

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Siemens Mobility and Akiem, one of Europe’s largest locomotive leasing companies, have signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 80 Vectron locomotives.

ŽESNAD / ARF / HEROS / Leo Express / ÖBB / Silverstar Railway – Beacon Rail

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:57:57 +0000

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ŽESNAD marked anniversary with special Vectron livery

The Czech freight association ŽESNAD is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026 with a commemorative locomotive livery.

Akiem – HSL Logistik / HHPI / Sunrail / ÖBB / Nordlandrail / Hamburg S-Bahn

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:52:46 +0000

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Akiem / HSL Logistik: last ‘European Logistics Together’ design removed

In summer 2018, Alstom delivered three TRAXX MS2e locomotives (class 186) for Akiem in distinct colours for HSL Logistik, alongside three TRAXX AC3 (class 187).

Alstom delivers first three Traxx 3 MS units from Vado Ligure (?!)

Rok Žnidarčič — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:09:31 +0000

Alstom has begun assembling Traxx 3 MS locomotives at Vado Ligure, with the first Akiem units from the July 2023 order now completed.

TUA / Akiem / TrainSolutions Portugal / Trenitalia / Hector Rail / Snälltåget

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:41:58 +0000

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TUA puts last four new ETR 104 EMUs into service with dedicated names

Abruzzo railway operator TUA has introduced the last four Alstom Coradia Stream ETR 104 units, numbered 313, 315, 316, and 317.

Roma Termini – Centocelle / Akiem / InRail / Railpool / Stadler Rail / Bitrac

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:20:28 +0000

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Rome closes Termini – Centocelle line for good after incident, plans new tram

Rome’s Termini – Centocelle light railway will not reopen following a March 4 collision between two trains on a single-track section.

Akiem and Siemens sign next framework for Vectron locomotives – new Vectron Dual Mode battery locomotives included

Simon Wijnakker — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:13:44 +0000

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Siemens Mobility and European rolling stock lessor Akiem have signed a framework agreement covering up to 80 Vectron locomotives, including a firm order for 50 units and options for a further 30.

FUC / PKP IC / CFR Călători – Softronic – Reloc / Metrans / SNCF / Akiem – Combirail

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:20:01 +0000

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Blues trains set to dominate services on reopened Udine–Cividale line

When the Udine–Cividale railway reopens after ongoing infrastructure upgrades, services are expected to be operated mainly with Trenitalia’s hybrid Blues trains.