Belgium Archives - Railcolor News

Helrom / Railcolor updates / SNCB / Spain / Prorail / Hansenetz

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:58:35 +0000

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The end of Helrom; Greenbrier Europe buys MegaSwing patents and assets

German intermodal rail operator Helrom has filed for insolvency for the second time and is now heading for liquidation, with employees reportedly informed on 29 May.

Renfe Alquiler / Metrans / DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung / HTR 412 / Certus / ETR 108

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:14:45 +0000

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Renfe Alquiler offers Class 334 diesel locomotives for lease

Renfe Alquiler is offering its Class 334 diesel-electric locomotives for lease, opening new opportunities for operators seeking high-speed non-electric traction.

Västtrafik / GB Railfreight / ÖBB / SNCB / London Northwestern Railway / Cercanías – Rodalies

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:34:41 +0000

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First Avelia Stream Nordic X80 delivered to Västtrafik

The first Alstom Avelia Stream Nordic X80 regional trains have now been delivered to Västtrafik in Sweden.

SNCB/NMBS Traxx = Reeks 17 arrives in the Netherlands

Henk Zwoferink — Sun, 10 May 2026 18:49:00 +0000

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On 8 May 2026, two Traxx 3 MS locomotives (SNCB/NMBS no.

LKAB IORE / Nightjet – Railjet / Trenitalia Tper / ICE3neo / Raildox / Lineas

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0000

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Alstom signs 12-year service deal for LKAB IORE locomotives

Alstom has signed a 12-year maintenance and technical support agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik covering the IORE heavy-haul locomotive fleet.

European Sleeper launches new Paris – Berlin service (with shiny locos)

Bastian Vogelvanger — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:35:53 +0000

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On 26.03.2026, the first European Sleeper service between France and Germany left Paris Nord bound for Berlin.

Australia / ČD Cargo / GB Railfreight / NMBS – SNCB / SŽ / DSB

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:44:11 +0000

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Australia advances Newcastle–Sydney high-speed rail project

The Australian Government has moved the Newcastle–Sydney High Speed Rail project into the Development Phase.

Railcare / CP / Netherlands – Belgium / Hrochostroj / STADL / TRI

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:05:10 +0000

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Railcare repaints Euro4000 T68 902 after years in white

Railcare has repainted its Euro4000 locomotive T68 902 into a black livery with large Railcare logos.

GM EMD J / UK / HSL Belgium / Medway / Talgo / Adamuz accident

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:34:01 +0000

40 years of EMD J-series diesels (class 59 & 66) in Europe

On 22.01.1986, exactly 40 years ago, the first four 6-axle GM EMD J-series locomotives, known as Class 59, were unloaded in Southampton (UK).

Nexrail orders more DE18 Smart Hybrid locomotives from VRS

Bastian Vogelvanger — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:18:26 +0000

Another new order from Nexrail. Following a framework agreement for up to 200 Euro9000 locomotives, the leasing company has now further expanded its Vossloh Rolling Stock DE18 Smart Hybrid fleet with an order for 20 additional machines.