The company European Loc Pool (ELP), together with the operator Rail Traction Company* (RTC), has launched the first tests in Italy for the Stadler-manufactured Euro9000 multi-system locomotive, following official approval in that country.
The tests are taking place on the Brenner corridor, between Germany, Austria, and Italy, as well as on the Domodossola route between Switzerland and Italy, with the aim of validating performance under real-world rail freight conditions.
“We believe that technological development must continue steadily. The Euro9000 locomotive promises a significant improvement in operational efficiency, particularly on the Brenner corridor. We need locomotives that can operate in Germany, Austria, Benelux, and Italy and that, ideally, can run seamlessly across all networks,” said Martin Ausserdorfer, RTC CEO.
Performance on European freight corridors
A central objective of the tests is to eliminate the need to change locomotives in international transport. Thanks to its multi-system capability, the Euro9000 can operate in multiple European countries, contributing to the creation of more efficient rail logistics chains.
According to RTC, in addition to technical performance, a key element is collaboration with a leasing partner capable of ensuring high availability and rapid response, as every day of downtime generates significant costs.
“The Euro9000 was developed not only for international heavy freight transport but also to efficiently cover the first and last-mile segments. Under 3 kV infrastructure, the locomotive fully realizes its potential, providing additional power via the diesel mode, which allows for efficient operation even under difficult conditions,” explained Willem Goosen, CEO of ELP.
He added that the results of the tests in Italy will confirm the locomotive’s potential for widespread use in international rail freight transport, consolidating the Euro9000’s position as a next-generation solution for European logistics corridors.
*Rail Traction Company was founded to develop freight transport along the Brenner corridor, but the following years were marked by significant milestones that often transformed RTC into a pioneer in the search for new technical solutions. The company has decades of experience in grain transport and operates daily services to Italy from Romania, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, and Ukraine.
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