NS, the Netherlands rail operator, and Akiem signed a sale and leaseback agreement for 45 Bombardier Traxx locomotives which will pull NS passenger trains in the Netherlands and towards Belgium using the high-speed line.
“This major investment with NS strengthens Akiem’s position in the Benelux network and increases the company’s coverage of the main European corridors, with a fleet of 440 locomotives by the end of 2018,” Fabien Rochefort, Akiem Group CEO said.
Under the contract, which will start this June, NS remains responsible for the maintenance and operational management of the locomotives.
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