Strategic expansion of the EURO6000 fleet to strengthen rail freight in Spain and the Mediterranean Corridor

19th June 2026

Stadler and Alpha Trains, Europe’s leading private lessor of locomotives and trains, have signed a new agreement for 25 additional Stadler EURO6000 multi-system electric locomotives. This order underlines the long-standing and successful partnership between Alpha Trains and Stadler Valencia, with more than 150 locomotives ordered since 2007.

The 25 new locomotives, scheduled for delivery in 2028, are a strategic response to the evolving needs of the Iberian and European rail markets. This addition brings the total number of 92 EURO6000 in the Alpha Trains’ fleet.

The order consists of a mix of configurations:

  • The Iberian gauge units will play a key role in the further development of the Iberian rail freight market. As a central player in the region, Alpha Trains continues to invest in modern, high-performance assets to streamline domestic logistics.

  • The EURO6000s with standard UIC gauge are designed for the mediterranean corridor and are the only locomotives capable of providing a seamless connection from Spain to France, Belgium and Luxembourg. The route is a key component of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and plays a vital role in promoting modal shift and sustainable logistics across Europe.

With six axles and a power output of 6MW, the EURO6000 locomotives can haul, in single-locomotive operation, heavy trains of more than 2,000 tons on steep gradients while maintaining an adequate commercial speed.

Its multi-system capability and proven reliability make it ideal for long-distance, cross-border operations on both conventional and newly developed infrastructure.

“This order is more than just an expansion of our fleet; it is a commitment to the strategic development of rail freight in Spain and on the Mediterranean Corridor,” says Vincent Pouyet, Managing Director at Alpha Trains Locomotives. “With our EURO6000 locomotives, we are providing the market with the only proven solution capable of connecting Spain directly to Northern Europe. This drastically increases efficiency for our customers.”

“This contract reinforces the strategic role of rail freight in connecting Europe,” said Iñigo Parra, CEO of Stadler Valencia. “By delivering EURO6000 electric locomotives for deployment both within the Iberian Peninsula and along the corridor from Spain to the North Sea, we are enabling a new era of high-capacity, low-emission logistics across borders. It’s about building the backbone of a resilient, future-ready supply chain for Europe.”

With this investment, Alpha Trains and Stadler reaffirm their commitment to supporting greener transport solutions and strengthening Europe’s rail infrastructure.