The Transport Logistic 2025 trade fair will take place from June 2 to 5, 2025, at the Messe München exhibition centre in Munich, Germany. Recognised as the world’s leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, this biennial event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the globe.
Spanning over 150,000 square meters, the fair will feature more than 2,300 exhibitors from over 60 countries, presenting cutting-edge technologies and solutions across various sectors, including freight transport, intralogistics, and digitalisation.
Railcolor News will focus on new locomotive developments, inside the exhibition halls and in the outdoor area, with real-life machines on display. The innovations mostly underscore the industry’s commitment to enhancing efficiency and environmental responsibility in rail freight transport.
What to look out for:
Monday, 2nd June 2025
🕐 13:45 – 14:15 | 📍 Room B6.208
Presentation: Introduction to Smart Asset Suite for Vectron
A focused session on Siemens Mobility’s Smart Asset Suite for the Vectron platform. The presentation introduces digital tools and analytics for efficient asset management and predictive maintenance.
Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
🕘 10:00 – 10:30 | 📍 Booth B6.321/422
Celebration & Handover: First Vectrons for France
Joint event by Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility to celebrate the symbolic handover of the first Vectron locomotives for France. Marks a significant milestone in their strategic partnership. In July 2024, Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement for the supply of up to 70 Vectron locomotives, including an initial firm order for 35 units. The agreement includes various locomotive configurations, such as Vectron Multi-System and Vectron Dual Mode models.
The new locomotives will be manufactured at the Siemens Mobility plant in Munich-Allach. They offer a maximum power of up to 6.4 megawatts and can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h. The first deliveries are expected by the end of 2026, with the French homologated units scheduled for delivery in 2027.
Key Facts
- This order includes the first-ever Vectron Multi-System locomotives homologated for France;
- The new locomotives will be capable of operating across the European North-South freight corridor, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, and optionally Luxembourg;
- The existing service contract signed in 2023 between Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility has been extended to include maintenance services in both Belgium and France;
- This agreement marks a further milestone in Alpha Trains’ long-standing partnership With Siemens Mobility.
Track Record
- Alpha Trains placed its first order for Vectron locomotives in 2016;
- To date, the Alpha Trains has purchased 82 Vectrons, 62 of which have already been delivered and are successfully operating across Europe;
- With this latest agreement, Alpha Trains adds another 35 locomotives, with an option for an additional 35, bringing the potential total Vectron fleet to 152 units;
- Alpha Trains has been active in the French market since 2003, underlining its long-term commitment to France and to sustainable cross-border mobility.
🕥 10:30 – 10:45 | 📍 Outdoor Area 703/1
Presentation: Traxx Universal – A Proven Locomotive Platform for Europe
A brief presentation on the reliability and versatility of the Traxx Universal platform across European rail networks.
Locomotive 193 780 will be on display, introducing the new battery power module:
🕚 11:00 – 11:30 | 📍 Booth B5.239
Announcement: 22 Vectrons for CARGOUNIT
Siemens Mobility announces a major order of 22 Vectron locomotives for CargoUnit, highlighting growing demand and expanding partnerships in the cargo sector.
🕐 13:00 – 13:30 | 📍 F7/8, Track 2/1
Naming Ceremony: TransFLEX Locomotive 2159 269
Official naming and presentation of new TransFLEX locomotive 2159 269, a collaboration between RCG, ELP, and MEV, underlining innovation in flexible freight mobility.
🕓 15:45 – 16:15 | 📍 Outdoor Area, Track 2/5
Press Conference: RTC Vectron Handover
Siemens Mobility officially hands over the first Vectron MS locomotive to RTC, with participation from Bavarian government officials – a key milestone for regional and cross-border rail operations.
🕓 15:45 | 📍 Outdoor Area, Track 2/5
Press Conference: Bavarian Minister of Housing, Construction and Transport
The Bavarian Minister delivers remarks at the Vectron MS handover event, emphasizing the state’s commitment to modern, sustainable rail transport solutions.
🕔 16:00 – 16:45 | 📍 Room B6.206
Presentation: Stadler Rail – Optimising Rail Transport in Europe
A comprehensive presentation by Stadler Rail focusing on locomotive versatility and innovations that support multi-application operations across the European rail network.
Wednesday, 4th June 2025
🕝 14:30 – 14:45 | 📍 Outdoor Area 703/1
Presentation: Alstom Green Locomotives
An insight into Alstom’s approach to sustainable mobility, showcasing alternative drive systems and strategies to extend the lifecycle of locomotives for greener rail transport.
Thursday, 5th June 2025
🕥 10:30 – 10:45 | 📍 Outdoor Area 703/1
Presentation: Traxx Shunter Platform
Introduction to Alstom’s Traxx Shunter platform, designed to support more ecological freight operations through compact, efficient shunting solutions.
The newest impressions
Railpool has created its first hardware Hydra for driving extra-long freight trains with one loco in the front and one in the back, and just one driver. It also works with two locomotives up front or one in front and one in the middle. Only on Traxx 185 so far, with the first train for DB Cargo already running.
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