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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.

First Transmontana for Slovakia delivered to RS Lease

Matej Plesko — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:38:11 +0000

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Almost a year after announcing its first order for Softronic Transmontana locomotives, Bratislava-based leasing company RS Lease has officially taken delivery of the first locomotive.

PKP Intercity and its leased Vectrons: all locomotives and liveries overview

Matej Plesko — Mon, 25 May 2026 23:00:19 +0000

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The Polish operator PKP Intercity has ambitious expansion plans in recent years, but one of its key challenges remains the shortage of locomotives approved for international operation.

[locomotive] Retro-style for RegioJet Pool’s Skoda locomotives – why? [updatedx3]

Matej Plesko — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:30:09 +0000

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Last summer, RegioJet announced a breakthrough after several unsuccessful attempts: they had finally secured a contractor to convert their single-system Class 162 locomotives into dual-system units.

ČD completes ComfortJet deliveries from Siemens and Škoda and push-pull testing begins

Matej Plesko — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:00:28 +0000

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České dráhy has taken delivery of the final non-powered ComfortJet unit from the 20-train contract awarded to the consortium of Siemens Mobility and Škoda Group.

CZ Loko wins PKP Intercity shunting locomotive tender

Matej Plesko — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:24:27 +0000

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PKP Intercity has selected Czech manufacturer CZ Loko as the winner of a tender for the delivery of 18 new diesel shunting locomotives.

Final Effishunter 1000M for ZSSK Cargo completed in Zagreb [updated]

Matej Plesko — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:17 +0000

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Czech manufacturer CZ Loko, in cooperation with Croatian partner TŽV Gredelj, has completed the modernisation of the final Effishunter 1000M locomotive for ZSSK Cargo.

České dráhy retires six Siemens Eurosprinter locomotives

Matej Plesko — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:02 +0000

České dráhy has officially withdrawn its Siemens Eurosprinter locomotives from operation after several years in service.

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.

Cargounit Vectron fleet update – all locomotives listed

Matej Plesko — Fri, 08 May 2026 13:03:45 +0000

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In the first week of May, CargoUnit from Poland celebrated the arrival of its 50th Vectron locomotive.