Switzerland 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.

SJ Norge / SBB Cargo Vectron / GWR / FGC / TRI / ÖBB Technische Services

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:11:50 +0000

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SJ Norge tests Class 73 trains on the Meråker Line

Between 06.05.2026 and 08.06.2026, SJ Norge tested Class 73 electric multiple units on the Meråker Line between Trondheim and Storlien.

SBB, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar plan direct Switzerland–London trains

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:02:15 +0000

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International rail travel in Europe could take another major step forward as Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), SNCF Voyageurs, and Eurostar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at developing direct rail services between Switzerland and London.

Basel S-Bahn / Class 56 / European Sleeper / Cairo Monorail / Regiolis / Trenitalia Regionale

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sat, 09 May 2026 13:24:58 +0000

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First cross-border Basel S-Bahn train completed

The first train for the new cross-border Basel S-Bahn has been completed and already carries its final livery, featuring a stylized blue wave.

SBB Cargo International / Hector Rail / VR Group / Collision in Denmark / ZSSK Cargo – Volvo Cars / HTR 412

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sat, 02 May 2026 13:39:07 +0000

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SBB Cargo International to the rescue

TILO has assigned SBB Cargo International to handle rescue operations on the Mendrisio–Varese line.

Here they are! The new SBB double-deck trains from Siemens Mobility!

Lorenzo Pallotta — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:56:56 +0000

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SBB has signed today a contract with Siemens Mobility Switzerland for the supply of 116 six-car Desiro DoSto double-deck trains, with an option for up to 84 additional units.

Former BLS class 465 locomotives sold to Makies for push pull gravel trains

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:18:26 +0000

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Helvetic Rolling Stock (HEROS) has announced the sale of three Class 465 locomotives to Swiss company Makies, which will use them to replace its aging BDe 4/4 motorcars currently deployed on gravel trains.

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.

DB Bahn / Vectron France / BLS / RBP / RCP / RTC

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:07:15 +0000

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Bender: DB class 101 locomotives and ICE T units to be scrapped

Several German trains have arrived at Bender’s scrapyard in Opladen.

Koleje Mazowieckie / BLS Cargo / Stadler Rail / InterRegional Călători / HTR 412 / EAV

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:02:25 +0000

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Pesa advanced 61WE EMU for Koleje Mazowieckie testing at Żmigród facility

A new 61WE electric multiple unit built by Pesa Bydgoszcz for Koleje Mazowieckie is undergoing certification testing at the Żmigród test track operated by the Instytut Kolejnictwa.