RailAdventure strengthens international activities – EURO6000 in service in France

Munich/Paris, December 2025 – RailAdventure is Europe’s leading specialist for exceptional rail transport, commissioning and test runs – acting as a neutral interim operator for the rail industry. As a reliable partner, RailAdventure takes care of everything from the moment a new vehicle leaves the manufacturer’s factory until it is handed over to the customer – including test and approval runs and the ceremonial handover.

The company is represented in several European countries and is continuously expanding its presence to support customers wherever new vehicles are being put on the rails. In this context, RailAdventure is now expanding its international capabilities with the deployment of a EURO6000 locomotive.

Managing Director Harald Klein emphasizes:

‘We are delighted about the expansion of our fleet. With the EURO6000, we are able to operate fully electrically in France – an important step that expands our range of applications and meaningfully complements our service portfolio.’

This powerful six-axle multi-system locomotive, built by Stadler Rail in Valencia, was purchased specifically for the French market and will be operated by the French subsidiary.

The EURO6000 impresses with its high technical performance and flexibility. The six-axle multi-system locomotive (Co’Co’ wheel arrangement) developed by Stadler Rail is designed for multiple power systems – including 25 kV AC, 3 kV and 1.5 kV DC – making it ideal for cross-border operations. With an output of up to around 6,170 kW and a starting tractive effort of up to 500 kN, it is one of the most powerful locomotives in its class. Modern AC/AC drive technology, an efficient electric brake with energy recovery and a robust construction with a service weight of around 120 tons ensure high reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Managing Director Jörg Schurig adds:

‘With this fleet modernization, we want to strengthen our French subsidiary RailAdventure France S.A.S. in cross-border transport to Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg. Above all, we want to use this ETCS-compatible vehicle to gradually open the market for test and acceptance runs in France for our European customers. We see great potential in the French railway market, which we would like to develop together with our European customers on a French national level.’

France’s managing director Imad Bouddakhan adds:

‘The fact that we can now also drive electrically in France is a milestone. This saves energy, conserves our resources and enables more environmentally friendly transport. The EURO6000 is therefore an excellent fit with our growth strategy in the French market.’

RailAdventure is thus further expanding its role as an international partner for vehicle manufacturers, railway operators and industrial customers, underlining its commitment to offering the highest quality and maximum flexibility throughout Europe.

RailAdventure, 19.12.2025

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