Another highlight of TRAKO 2025 was the unveiling of a Dragon 2 locomotive in a special livery, presented jointly by Akiem and Newag. Carrying the motto ‘the power that drives the future of Polish rail’ (Moc która napędza przyszłość Polskiej kolei), the design incorporates several iconic Polish motifs.
The livery, created by Łucja Johanowicz of the Railcolor Design team, gives the locomotive’s midsection a vibrant and colorful look, while both ends remain clean to preserve Akiem’s recognizable identity. Among the featured details are Polish landmarks, including Warsaw’s Palace of Culture and Science (Pałac Kultury i Nauki), accompanied by the polish flag. The locomotive now conveys a powerful message of the locomotive’s strength and Akiem’s local footprint.
Akiem has placed an order for 30 Dragon 2 locomotives from Newag, becoming the first foreign customer for this model. Of these, 10 are being built in the MS version (class E6MST 025-…), suitable for operation in Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia, while the remaining 20 will be DC units (class E6ACTabnd-077-…) designated for use within Poland only.
The Railcolor Design team would like to express our gratitude to Akiem for enabling the project and for showcasing the locomotive at TRAKO.
