Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
11 April 2024
Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
Iran: The prototype 3 MW MAP30 locomotive was unveiled during a visit by Reza Fatemi Amin, the Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, to the Mapna Groups, MLC plant in Tehran.
Belgium: The freight operator has converted the G1206 diesel locomotive to run on biofuel from vegetable oils, which is estimated to ensure reduce 84% CO2 emissions by 84%.
Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
Germany: The first locomotives, which can be operated both with diesel and electric power, were unveiled at the Halle marshalling yard, Germany, where they will be put into operation.
Russia: A starting price at a bankruptcy auction was RUR 707 mln (approx. USD 7.6 mln), but it was gradually decreasing.
Switzerland: According to the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), the tests announced in summer 2023 are completed successfully.
Poland: This is the opinion of participants of the European Rolling Stock Forum held in Warsaw on 13 March, according to the Rynek Kolejowy.
USA: The six-axle 2,400 kW SD40JR locomotive undergoes final tests at the MxV Rail centre in Pueblo, US.