Alstom/Bombardier TRAXX MS3 (Universal) Archives - Railcolor News https://railcolornews.com/category/alstom/bombardier-traxx/bombardier-traxx-ms3/ New trains made in Europe Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:22:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://railcolornews.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-logos2021-favicon-news-1-32x32.png Alstom/Bombardier TRAXX MS3 (Universal) Archives - Railcolor News https://railcolornews.com/category/alstom/bombardier-traxx/bombardier-traxx-ms3/ 32 32 5388 Nummersalat: The third generation Traxxes registered in Poland https://railcolornews.com/2026/06/02/5388-the-third-generation-traxxes-registered-in-poland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5388-the-third-generation-traxxes-registered-in-poland Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:18:00 +0000 https://railcolornews.com/?p=154011 5388 Nummersalat: The third generation Traxxes registered in Poland

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We’re honestly a bit confused. In Poland, locomotive EVN numbering is assigned quite strictly based on capabilities rather than locomotive type.

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]]> ARF Traxx 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 – gotta catch them all! https://railcolornews.com/2026/05/17/arf-traxx-001-002-003-004-005-gotta-catch-them-all/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arf-traxx-001-002-003-004-005-gotta-catch-them-all Sun, 17 May 2026 14:57:53 +0000 https://railcolornews.com/?p=153560 ARF Traxx 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 – gotta catch them all!

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I like to put things in order.

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]]> The Traxx Universal locomotives for CFL Cargo – series 2 [updated] https://railcolornews.com/2026/05/13/alstom-is-building-additional-traxx-universal-locomotives-for-cfl-cargo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alstom-is-building-additional-traxx-universal-locomotives-for-cfl-cargo Wed, 13 May 2026 21:23:05 +0000 https://railcolornews.com/?p=152289 The Traxx Universal locomotives for CFL Cargo – series 2 [updated]

In March 2026, we were able to report on a second batch of Traxx 3 MS locomotives for operator CFL Cargo from Luxembourg for the first time.

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]]> SNCB/NMBS Traxx = Reeks 17 arrives in the Netherlands https://railcolornews.com/2026/05/10/sncb-nmbs-traxx-reeks-17-arrives-in-the-netherlands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sncb-nmbs-traxx-reeks-17-arrives-in-the-netherlands Sun, 10 May 2026 18:49:00 +0000 https://railcolornews.com/?p=153373 SNCB/NMBS Traxx = Reeks 17 arrives in the Netherlands

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

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]]> Sunny Traxx festival in Kassel – OnTrain Traxx in the picture https://railcolornews.com/2026/05/02/sunny-traxx-festival-in-kassel-ontrain-traxx-in-the-picture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sunny-traxx-festival-in-kassel-ontrain-traxx-in-the-picture Fri, 01 May 2026 22:43:50 +0000 https://railcolornews.com/?p=153085 Sunny Traxx festival in Kassel – OnTrain Traxx in the picture

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Ontrain

Just before labour day, a colourful spectacle was seen in Kassel with lots of first-timers.

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]]> Transnet / Transitio / Ceské dráhy / Škoda Group – MIND Group / DB Cargo Hungária / CP https://railcolornews.com/2026/04/27/transnet-transitio-ceske-drahy-skoda-group-mind-group-db-cargo-hungaria-cp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transnet-transitio-ceske-drahy-skoda-group-mind-group-db-cargo-hungaria-cp Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:45:31 +0000 https://railcolornews.com/?p=152925 Transnet / Transitio / Ceské dráhy / Škoda Group – MIND Group / DB Cargo Hungária / CP

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Alstom completes final car body shell for Transnet order in Boksburg, South Africa

Alstom has completed the final car body shell for its rolling stock contract with Transnet SOC Ltd at its Boksburg facility.

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]]> Northrail (RIVE) Traxx 3 MS locomotives in service – new liveries https://railcolornews.com/2026/04/26/northrail-rive-traxx-3-ms-locomotives-in-service-new-liveries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=northrail-rive-traxx-3-ms-locomotives-in-service-new-liveries Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:18:59 +0000 https://railcolornews.com/?p=152909 Northrail (RIVE) Traxx 3 MS locomotives in service – new liveries

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The first of 15 Northrail (RIVE) Traxx 3 MS locomotives (188 100-114) have now entered service with various lessees.

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]]> ČD Cargo / VRR / VRR – NWL – go.Rheinland – LNVG / NJ Transit / Amtrak / Hankavik – Zephir https://railcolornews.com/2026/04/25/cd-cargo-vrr-vrr-nwl-go-rheinland-lnvg-nj-transit-amtrak-hankavik-zephir/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cd-cargo-vrr-vrr-nwl-go-rheinland-lnvg-nj-transit-amtrak-hankavik-zephir Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:16:34 +0000 https://railcolornews.com/?p=152868 ČD Cargo / VRR / VRR – NWL – go.Rheinland – LNVG / NJ Transit / Amtrak / Hankavik – Zephir

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Alstom continues deliveries of Traxx3 MS locomotives for ČD Cargo

Alstom has continued deliveries of Traxx3 MS locomotives to ČD Cargo, further expanding the operator’s multi-system fleet.

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]]> ŽESNAD / ARF / HEROS / Leo Express / ÖBB / Silverstar Railway – Beacon Rail https://railcolornews.com/2026/04/24/zesnad-arf-heros-leo-express-obb-silverstar-railway-beacon-rail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zesnad-arf-heros-leo-express-obb-silverstar-railway-beacon-rail Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:57:57 +0000 https://railcolornews.com/?p=152860 ŽESNAD / ARF / HEROS / Leo Express / ÖBB / Silverstar Railway – Beacon Rail

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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.

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]]> DB Bahn / Vectron France / BLS / RBP / RCP / RTC https://railcolornews.com/2026/04/22/db-bahn-vectron-france-bls-rbp-rcp-rtc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=db-bahn-vectron-france-bls-rbp-rcp-rtc Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:07:15 +0000 https://railcolornews.com/?p=152784 DB Bahn / Vectron France / BLS / RBP / RCP / RTC

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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.

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