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Alstom unveils the design of Traxx electric locomotive for Romania’s ARF
Alstom publicly reveals the design of the new electric locomotive, with a speed up to 200 km/h, marking a major milestone.
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The first Traxx Universal locomotive for Romania was unveiled on 7 August at Bucharest North railway station. Credit: Alstom
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, publicly reveals the design of the Traxx Universal electric locomotive produced for the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF), marking a key milestone in the delivery of the contract signed in 2024. The contract includes 16 locomotives and 20 years of maintenance and repair services.
The first locomotive has arrived in Romania and is currently undergoing a comprehensive dynamic testing program at the Faurei Testing Centre in August ; this will be followed by the testing program in Germany on TSI-certified lines.
The locomotive currently appears in a temporary blue livery, applied to protect the surface during testing. When the testing program is completed, final visual dark red coating will be implemented.
Locomotives to improve mobility in Romania
The four-axle electric locomotives will have a maximum speed of 200 km/h and will be able to tow up to 16 passenger cars. They will be equipped with Alstom’s state-of-the-art onboard ERTMS system for optimal efficiency and high levels of safety and security, while ensuring full interoperability. The locomotives are designed to improve mobility within and between Romania’s major cities. The contract for 16 Traxx locomotives includes 20-year maintenance and repair services, can be extended by a further 20 years by concluding an additional agreement. Deliveries will start in the first half of 2026.
Traxx locomotives have been homologated in 20 countries, covering a total annual distance of more than 300 million kilometres, with more than 3,000 units sold since the year 2000.
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, publicly reveals the design of the Traxx Universal electric locomotive produced for the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF), marking a key milestone in the delivery of the contract signed in 2024. The contract includes 16 locomotives and 20 years of maintenance and repair services.
The first locomotive has arrived in Romania and is currently undergoing a comprehensive dynamic testing program at the Faurei Testing Centre in August ; this will be followed by the testing program in Germany on TSI-certified lines.
The locomotive currently appears in a temporary blue livery, applied to protect the surface during testing. When the testing program is completed, final visual dark red coating will be implemented.
Locomotives to improve mobility in Romania
The four-axle electric locomotives will have a maximum speed of 200 km/h and will be able to tow up to 16 passenger cars. They will be equipped with Alstom’s state-of-the-art onboard ERTMS system for optimal efficiency and high levels of safety and security, while ensuring full interoperability. The locomotives are designed to improve mobility within and between Romania’s major cities. The contract for 16 Traxx locomotives includes 20-year maintenance and repair services, can be extended by a further 20 years by concluding an additional agreement. Deliveries will start in the first half of 2026.
Traxx locomotives have been homologated in 20 countries, covering a total annual distance of more than 300 million kilometres, with more than 3,000 units sold since the year 2000.
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