NEXRAIL’s EURO9000: Zero-Emission Rail Across Europe

Introduction

NEXRAIL has ordered up to 200 Stadler EURO9000 panto-battery locomotives to facilitate zero-emission freight transport across European corridors. The locomotives, which combine electric and battery power, are expected to be delivered starting in 2029.

Order Details

Luxembourg-based locomotive leasing company NEXRAIL has placed an order with Stadler for up to 200 EURO9000 panto-battery hybrid locomotives. The EURO9000 combines up to 9 MW of pantograph power with 1.2 MW of high-performance battery power.

Technical Specifications

The EURO9000 is built on Stadler Valencia’s six-axle Co’Co’ platform and features multi-system architecture for cross-border operation across Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy. The locomotive’s high tractive effort and power capabilities allow single-traction operation on challenging terrain, including trans-alpine corridors. On weaker DC networks, the battery provides a performance boost. Its advanced battery management system maximises savings from regenerative braking, network peak charges, and energy cost fluctuations.

Benefits and Features

The smart battery module enables energy storage benefits such as regenerative braking, peak shaving, and energy trading. The panto-battery EURO9000 offers flexible traction on and off the catenary, high tractive effort for heavy loads, and zero-emission operation. These features make the EURO9000 more versatile and affordable to operate than other models.

Stakeholder Quotes

Iñigo Parra, CEO of Stadler Valencia, stated, “We are proud to support NEXRAIL in bringing the EURO9000 battery-bimodal locomotives to market. This order highlights our joint commitment to sustainable innovation in rail freight. By combining high-power electric performance with emission-free battery operation, the EURO9000 sets a new benchmark for flexible, green traction solutions across Europe.” Luuk von Meijenfeldt, CEO of NEXRAIL, noted, “NEXRAIL is excited to lead the European locomotive market toward a zero-emission future. The Stadler EURO9000 is an important step forward in that transition because it eliminates the need for diesel traction and offers freight operators completely new benefits of having battery storage on board.” Adem Gülaz, CEO of Hamburger Rail Service, added, “The panto-battery EURO9000 offers HRS a unique combination of flexible traction on and off the catenary, high tractive effort for our heavy loads, and zero-emission operation for our rail construction logistics business.” Neil Bennett, Chairman of NEXRAIL, said, “This order represents the next key stage in the growth and development of NEXRAIL. Both teams have worked extremely hard to deliver this zero-emission mainline locomotive for operation on key trunk routes across Europe.”

Conclusion

First deliveries of the Stadler EURO9000 are expected in 2029, with Hamburger Rail Service GmbH & Co. KG (HRS) as the launching customer.

Company Summary

NEXRAIL: A Luxembourg-based locomotive leasing company.

Stadler: The manufacturer of the EURO9000 panto-battery hybrid locomotives.

Hamburger Rail Service GmbH & Co. KG (HRS): The launching customer for the Stadler EURO9000.

Technology

EURO9000: The panto-battery hybrid locomotive from Stadler, combining pantograph and battery power.