NEXRAIL orders 20 additional DE18 Smart Hybrid locomotives

by Esther | 07-01-2026 | News, Press release

Kiel, January 2026 – NEXRAIL and Vossloh Rolling Stock have signed an agreement for 20 additional DE18 Stage V SmartHybrid locomotives. Envisaged delivery is in 2027. The locomotives will be delivered with an upgraded homologation, including ETCS Level 2 (BL3.6)...

NEXRAIL selects Stadler’s EURO9000 Panto-Battery Hybrid Locomotives to move rail freight to zero-emission

by Esther | 12-11-2025 | News, Press release

NEXRAIL has placed an order with Stadler for the supply of up to 200 EURO9000 panto-battery hybrid locomotives. This EURO9000 combines up to 9MW of pantograph power with 1,2MW of high-performance battery power. It will be the first mainline corridor locomotive that...

NEXRAIL and Stadler cooperate on sustainable locomotives

by Esther | 01-10-2024 | News, Press release

At InnoTrans 2024, NEXRAIL and Stadler Valencia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purpose of exploring a collaboration on the development of next generation dual-mode and hybrid locomotives for European and UK rail freight markets. The intention is...

NEXRAIL presents eco-friendly hybrid locomotive for heavy shunting operations in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany

by Esther | 27-06-2024 | News, Press release

Fifty new low-emission DE18 Stage V Smart Hybrid locomotives will support the transition to fossil-free European rail transport. NEXRAIL proudly presented the first new DE18 Stage V Smart Hybrid locomotives to renowned European freight carriers and industry experts in...

NEXRAIL acquires its first Alstom Prima H3 hybrid locomotives

by Esther | 26-03-2024 | News, Press release

NEXRAIL is pleased to announce its acquisition of two Alstom Prima H3 diesel-battery hybrid locomotives from Alstom. The locomotives are two years old and will be leased to Hamburger Rail Service (HRS) for their port shunting service offering in Hamburg. The Alstom...

NEXRAIL strengthens leadership team announcing key C-level appointments and internal promotions

by Esther | 05-03-2024 | News, Press release

NEXRAIL is pleased to announce several new C-level hires and internal promotions to the company’s Executive Committee. With the backing of private equity firm InfraVia, the full-service locomotive leasing company is experiencing strong growth of its fleet. By...