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We received the message that Regiobahn Bitterfeld Berlin (RBB) has stopped using the four Transdev TRAXX AC2 locomotives, 146 519-522. They now operate other locomotives from their own Captrain/ITL organisation. But that leaves the question, what is Transdev going to do now with these four blue and yellow locomotives. Who can give us a hint?

Update: the locomotives are currently parked in Eisenach (DE).

Macquarie Rail TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2) Transdev TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2 ex Connex/Veolia)

2014

2014-12-13

[DE] -Es war Liebe- The very last interconnex train

update 2014|12|13

[DE] -Es war Liebe- The very last interconnex train

It is done. These images show the very last Interconnex service in Berlin and Leipzig. Veolia has decided to stop with this trains as it can not compete with the rapidly growing competition from long haul bus services. The locomotive for sure will be used for other services within the Veolia group. The married pair Bombardier coaches are reported to go to Schlesweg-Holstein. - FS/SC

Transdev TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2 ex Connex/Veolia)

2014-11-07

[DE] Final days of the Interconnex

update 2014|11|07

[DE] Final days of the Interconnex

Soon to be terminated. Veolia's Interconnex service halting in Berlin. Next December it will end. - SC

Transdev TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2 ex Connex/Veolia)

2014-10-14

[DE] Veolia terminates its Interconnex services

update 2014|10|14

[DE] Veolia terminates its Interconnex services

For 12 years, Veolia Verkehr offered one of the very few privately operated passenger trains in Germany; The Interconnex connecting Berlin with Leipzig and Rostock/Warnemünde. Next December this will end.

This does not come unexpected. Many of you may have read about the current revolution that is rapidly changing the market for medium and long distance passenger transport in Germany: the Fernbus. The introduction of modern, connected and above all very cheap (international) bus services has a big effect on the railway market. Veolia can not adjust to this new opponent, as railway is less flexible and more politically motivated than road transport. Many railway companies also complain about the non-existence of a level playing field here. Add to this the fact that the German railways have raised the price for the use of the tracks considerably, so the Interconnex is no longer profitable.

That other private passenger operator, currently fighting for its place, is the hkx, connecting Hamburg and Cologne. This company hopes to improve its outlook as its long awaited, refurbished trains are finally ready for revenue service.

As the Interconnex stops, Veolia needs to find a different purpose for the rolling stock used for these services. Let's see where the Traxx P160 AC2 electrics and the coaches will pop up again. Transdev TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2 ex Connex/Veolia)

2013

2013-01-19

[DE] 146 519 returns from metronom duty

update 2013|01|19

[DE] 146 519 returns from metronom duty

From April 2012 until this month, 146 519-4 was hired to metronom Eisenbahngeschaft, hauling double deck passenger trains. Now the 519 is back with Veolia > RBB. The locomotive lost ist metronom Tagesticket / Herrenhäuser Gärten stickers. - GZ Transdev TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2 ex Connex/Veolia)

2012

2012-05-15

[DE] metronom 146 519 - Tagesticket / Herrenhäuser Gärten -

update 2012|05|15

[DE] metronom 146 519 - Tagesticket / Herrenhäuser Gärten -

Unit 146 519-4, mercenary from the metronom fleet, promotes the metronom Tagesticket / Herrenhäuser Gärten since 07.05.2012. - CK Transdev TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2 ex Connex/Veolia)

2012-04-25

[DE] 146 519 is the second locomotive to help metronom

update 2012|04|25

[DE] 146 519 is the second locomotive to help metronom

Since its first main overhaul completed at Bombardier in Kassel on 20.04.2012, locomotive ME 146 519-4 is now the second extra Traxx AC2 locomotive helping out with the metronom services, next to ME 146 521-0. The LNVG has ordered more locomotives for the metronom services. Two of them were already built in 2010, but up till now we have seen 146 541 and 542 in test trains only. - MP Transdev TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2 ex Connex/Veolia)

2011

2011-08-16

[DE] 146 520 replaces 146 522 as 14-euro locomotive

update 2011|08|16

[DE] 146 520 replaces 146 522 as 14-euro locomotive

Captrain 146 522 has lost its Interconnex-vinyls. Yesterday however, the 146 520 was seen around the Bombardier factory in Kassel, with new, similar vinyls promoting the Berlin-Leipzig service. Only 14 euro. - AS/CK Transdev TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2 ex Connex/Veolia)

2011-01-04

[DE] 146 521 used for metronom services

update 2011|01|04

[DE] 146 521 used for metronom services

Metronom needs more locomotives for its extended service package. The delivery of three extra locomotives is delayed. Therefore now 146 521-0 is hired. - MP Transdev TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2 ex Connex/Veolia)

2010

2010-11-18

[EU] livery changes

update 2010|11|18

[EU] livery changes

intersting for the photographers:

- 145-CL 001 got the new Arcelor-logos (link)
- The URL of Raildox was added to the white livery of ES 64 U2-101.
- 146 519 has lost its Nordbank-vinyls.
- ES 64 F4-202 is repainted in black and got ERSR logos. - ML/SE Hupac ES 64 U2 Transdev TRAXX P160AC2 (146.2 ex Connex/Veolia)