On December 4, 2025, the DPB Rail Infra Service GmbH their fleet by one new locomotive expanded: the EURODUAL 159 221, baptized with the name "Hannah".

The locomotive, provided by ELP (European Loc Pool AG), combines state-of-the-art hybrid technology with high performance and will make an important contribution to the efficiency and flexibility of the future DPB Rail Group The EURODUAL stands for energy-efficient and high-performance traction and guarantees reliable operation. both on electrified and non-electrified lines.

For the DPB Rail Infra Service GmbH “Hannah” is therefore much more than a new vehicle: With an electrical output of 6.150 kW and a diesel output of 2.800 kW, it not only expands the technical capacity of the fleet, but also sets a clear example for progress, sustainability and the future of rail freight transport.

A big thank you goes to the ELP (European Loc Pool AG), for the trusting cooperation and the professional implementation of the project, which made this expansion of the fleet possible.

(Cover image from left to right: Remo Malinowski – Team Leader Train Planning DPB; Kristijan Rados – Fleet Manager ELP; Werner Dampf – Area Manager Germany DPB)