A Big Moment for RCG in Munich – New Eurodual Locomotive Unveiled (PHOTO)
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has taken delivery of its third EURODUAL locomotive from its partner European Loc Pool (ELP). It was officially added to the fleet for the flexible TransFLEX services in Germany at the naming ceremony during the transport logistic 2025 trade fair in Munich.
The six-axle dual-mode locomotives from Stadler combine the advantages of an environmentally friendly electric motor with the flexibility of a diesel drive. This enables fast, continuous transport on both electrified and non-electrified lines. This is an immense advantage, especially for company-owned sidings, which are usually not electrified, as no additional shunting locomotive is required. In this way, RCG guarantees a seamless logistics chain and delivers to the company’s doorstep with maximum flexibility in terms of quantity, route and planning.
– With the perfect equipment, we are bringing even more TransFLEX transports in Germany onto the rails. Together with our partner ELP, we were already able to convince numerous customers of our new flexible offering last year. The third EURODUAL locomotive now makes even more sustainable ad-hoc trains possible for our customers in all segments, from mineral oil to automotive – said Clemens Först, CEO of the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group.
Willem Goosen, CEO of European Loc Pool, also drew a positive interim balance:
– As ELP, we started exactly seven years ago to consciously and positively disrupt the leasing market in rail freight transport in Europe – under the motto ‘Passion for Traction’ “. Since 2022, RCG has proven with its flexible ‘TransFLEX’ product that positive disruption also works very well in the operational area of this segment. As partners, we therefore fit together perfectly and complement each other ideally – which leads to excellent results: 1 + 1 = 3!
Created for flexible operations
Under the motto ‘Your Spot Transport on Rail’, customers from all sectors and industries in Germany can book TransFLEX transport services, i.e. flexible ad-hoc and spot solutions. Thanks to the high-performance hybrid locomotives, it is possible to fulfil even short-term customer orders with maximum flexibility and a rapid response to transport requirements. The personnel services and rail transport company MEV is a reliable cooperation partner for these highly flexible RCG transport operations. For customers, the customised TransFLEX solutions have become an important part of the RCG product portfolio in Germany.
Since mid-April 2025, customers have also benefited from an additional TransFLEX connection to and from Burghausen – a highly sought-after solution that strengthens the rail market and makes it easier for them to access a major industrial location. TransFLEX is now also available for services to and from Austria.
Source: OBB Rail Cargo Group
