Bombardier TRAXX AC / series 145 Archives - Railcolor News

One overview: The DB Cargo class 145 electrics sold to private operators [updated]

Simon Wijnakker — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:49:17 +0000

The sale of class 145 electrics by DB Cargo continues. The machines that have found a new home are quickly changing their looks.

SWR / Srbijavoz / Ecotrain / Stadler Rail / Alpha Trains

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:25:30 +0000

Alstom signs support agreement for SWR’s Class 701 Arterio fleet

Alstom has signed a four-and-a-half-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) worth £66 million (€76 million) with South Western Railway.

Alstom / Škoda / European Commission / TrainPoint / Westbahn / EGP / Koleje Śląskie / RCA / RTI

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:28:24 +0000

Alstom expands Traxx revision operations to Berlin-Hennigsdorf

Alstom is now performing major overhauls of Traxx locomotives at its Berlin-Hennigsdorf facility, shifting this work from its traditional Kassel locomotive assembly plant.

Bahn PT / Traktion Südwest restyles its class 145 electric

Simon Wijnakker — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:54:29 +0000

Bahn PT GmbH has its roots in 2013, when Bahnpersonal Training was founded. From this initiative, the company evolved into Bahn PT GmbH at the end of 2015.

DB Cargo class 145 locomotive sold to NeSA – and repainted

Simon Wijnakker — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:13:13 +0000

In 2024, DB Cargo 145 044 locomotives was sold to NeSA – Eisenbahn-Betriebsgesellschaft Neckar Schwarzwald Alb.

Kevin Speed / Akiem / Newag / Pesa / ELL / LTG Cargo Polska / Railpool / PKP IC / Voestalpine / RheinCargo

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:33:49 +0000

Kevin Speed vs SNCF: Low-cost high-speed launch pushed to 2030

BFM Business reports: French startup Kevin Speed, planning to challenge SNCF with its affordable high-speed service Ilisto, has postponed its launch to 2030 due to financing delays.

TRI 145 097 debuts in orient red livery

Simon Wijnakker — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:12:23 +0000

Earlier, Railcolor introduced TRI 145 040 — a former DB Cargo locomotive — in a fresh blue and white livery.

Prague-Berlin-Copenhagen link / SBB Cargo / DB Bahn / DSB / ČD / ScotRail / New 741 in Italy

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:33:38 +0000

Official: Direct Prague–Berlin–Copenhagen rail link from May 2026

Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy (ČD), and DSB will introduce a new direct connection linking Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen starting 1 May 2026.

[design] TRI’s refurbished locomotive 145 040 enters service – more to follow

Simon Wijnakker — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:31:42 +0000

TRI Train Rental continues its fleet modernization program with the recent completion and rollout of locomotive 145 040.

[For sale] Two class 145 electrics with an interesting history

Simon Wijnakker — Sat, 31 May 2025 09:00:08 +0000

Both Rheincargo Class 145 locomotives are for sale. Through the Nrail platform, a new owner is being sought for the two silver locomotives, numbered 145 084 and 145 086.