Stadler's plant in Valencia has secured a new contract for the supply of eight Eurolight Dual model locomotives. These units will be destined for FS Logistix, the logistics and freight division of the Italian State Railways Group. The Italian company's objective is to allocate these new vehicles to its subsidiary Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal, aiming to modernize its assets and increase the flexibility and sustainability of its services on the Italian railway network.
This acquisition is part of a global investment program by FS Logistix amounting to approximately 1 billion euros. The plan seeks to establish a more integrated, sustainable, and customer-oriented European logistics system, while simultaneously modernizing and expanding the availability of railway assets.
According to the company, the eight locomotives will contribute to improving operational efficiency, service reliability, and the environmental performance of its operations. The dual-mode technology of these vehicles will allow the same unit to be used on both electrified lines and sections without overhead catenary, simplifying operations and avoiding locomotive changes. Furthermore, using electric traction on routes with catenary will reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and noise.
The Eurolight Dual locomotive has been specifically developed for the Italian market, combining an electric motor for electrified lines with a diesel engine for sections without catenary. This allows it to operate on both types of routes without needing to change units. The locomotive offers a power output of up to 3 MW in electric mode and complies with the railway safety systems required for the Italian network, including ETCS, SCMT, and SSC.
With this new order, Stadler Valencia increases the workload at its Albuixech plant. The Spanish subsidiary reported a turnover of 1,118.8 million euros in 2025, an 11.5% increase compared to the previous year, and its order backlog reached 5,218 million euros. During 2025, the company also consolidated its presence in international markets, with projects in Switzerland, Turkey, and Denmark, and strengthened its position as a supplier to both public and private railway operators.
For 2026, Stadler Valencia anticipates maintaining its growth trend, with an expected increase in both turnover and operating result, thanks to new orders from tenders and other commercial opportunities.
