Swiss railway event highlights new trains

A railway event took place in Montbovon and Gstaad, as well as on a smaller branch towards Lenk. The Blonay–Chamby tourist railway (BC) introduced two new locomotives, the BCe 4/4 number 11 and the FZe 6/6 number 2002, while the MOB railway revived the historic ABDe 8/8 4001 locomotive.

Germany awards Siemens a major contract

In Germany, the transport authorities of Lower Saxony (LNVG) and the Greater Brunswick (RGB) signed a framework contract worth 1.1 billion euros with Siemens Mobility on 15 October 2026. This contract covers equipment for transport infrastructure.

Sweden orders more trains from Alstom

In Sweden, the transport authority Västtrafik in the Västra Götaland region ordered 35 additional Avelia Stream Nordic X80 trains from Alstom on 29 September 2026. The contract is valued at approximately 350 million euros.

Virgin outlines future rail plans

In the Cross-Channel region, Virgin unveiled early details of its planned cross-Channel rail service starting in 2030. The company signed an agreement with Alstom in early October 2026 to handle equipment for the project.

Denmark selects Stadler for new rail units

In Denmark, the regional railway company Lokaltog, which operates nine lines, chose Stadler Deutschland in partnership with Furrer+Frey, a Swiss railway electrification specialist, to supply four self-propelled train units on 6 October 2026.

Germany deploys dual-mode locomotives

In Germany, the Vectron Dual Mode locomotives operated by DB Fernverkehr are now in service. These were ordered quickly to replace delayed Alstom Traxx diesel units and are currently pulling Talgo 230 ICE L trains since early May.

Switzerland orders dual-mode locomotives

In Switzerland, the MVR railway company ordered two rack-and-pinion dual-mode electric-diesel locomotives, the HGem 4/4, from Stadler Rail on 1 October 2026. These will be used for hauling trains in the Montreux–Vevey–Riviera region.