Topic: Hybrid

Hitachi Rail enters first tri-mode hybrid train into service in Europe

Hitachi’s Blues train was launched for active service for Trenitalia in Sicily on Tuesday. The train stands out for its use of diesel, battery and electric power. The Blues had its static international presentation last...Read more

21-12-2022|1 comment|author: Nick Augusteijn

DB Cargo orders 200 new dual locomotives

At the start of the new year, DB cargo is taking action to modernise its locomotive fleet. The German operator and one of the European rail freight giants ordered a batch of 200 new locomotives...Read more

18-01-2022|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

New locomotive leasing company Nexrail joins EU market

Nexrail will focus on providing innovative, sustainable locomotives for non-electrified operations, and is currently dedicated to the freight and shunting markets. It has purchased 53 shunting locomotives, and ordered another 50 hybrid locomotives from Vossloh.Read more

16-09-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

Renfe re-tenders 72 trains: no more diesel hybrids

Renfe is replacing the tender for 72 Medium Distance and Cercanías commuter trains. The company will refrain from buying hybrid diesel-electric trains, and will prioritise technologies such as hydrogen for trains that run on non-electrified...Read more

30-04-2021|1 comment|author: Esther Geerts

Alstom will hybridize TER train in early 2021

Alstom has successfully completed trial tests of a new energy storage system to hybridize the French regional TER trains, which will start at the beginning of 2021. Manufacturing of the pre-series began in September this...Read more

01-12-2020|Comment|author: Sarah Chebaro