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Hector Rail is a young and rapidly expanding open access operator from Sweden, which started first commercial services in 2004. Considering the fleet of HectorRail the company, Sweden has really become an asylum for second hand machines and (experimental) left-overs. In 2007 however Hector Rail announced it first major investment in new rolling stock; they wanted to purchase ten Traxx F140AC2 machines for long-haul services in Germany, Denmark and Sweden. Finally it was decided to award Bombardier with this order in three stages, of six, two and two units each.
Hector Rail was the first operator to order locomotives configured for the Scandinavian corridor, inspiring DB Schenker and others to purchase similar equipped locomotives.
In the first week of december 2010, Hector Rail started extra services for ScandFibre Logistics, which it took over from DB Schenker. As a result, all ten 241 units were needed for the Sweden-Germany corridor. Therefore, Hector Rail decided to acquire two additional locomotives in december 2010 so it could continue to offer cross-border services to new customers. This order included an option for four additional locomotives. - Hector Rail
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| 6 locomotives |
| order date 01.2007 |
| delivery period 01.2008 - 05.2008 |
| homologated for Sweden, Denmark and Germany |
| > designation 241.001-006 |
| Note that 241.002 has previously been used as demonstrator, designated as 185 568. |
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| 2nd order |
| 2 locomotives |
| order date 11.2007 |
| delivery period 12.2008 - 01.2009 |
| homologated for Sweden, Denmark and Germany |
| > designation 241.007-008 |
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| 3rd order |
| 2 locomotives |
| order date 05.2008 |
| delivery period 07.2009 |
| homologated for Sweden, Denmark and Germany |
| > designation 241.009-010 |
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| 4th order |
| 2 locomotives |
| order date 12.2010 |
| delivery period 08.2011 |
| homologated for Sweden, Denmark and Germany |
| > designation 241.011-012 |
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operator official website: |
| http://www.hectorrail.com |
| Bombardier official website: |
| http://www.transportation.bombardier.com |
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2017
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2017-07-07
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[DE] The crash locomotives from Leese-Stolzenau
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2017-06-30
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[DE] Breaking: two freight trains have collided at Leese
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2016
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2016-11-18
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[UK] EQT Infrastructure II: acquisition of GB Railfreight from Groupe EuroTunnel completed
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update 2016|11|18
[UK] EQT Infrastructure II: acquisition of GB Railfreight from Groupe EuroTunnel completed
On November 15, EQT Infrastructure II announced that it had completed the acquisition of GB Railfreight from Groupe EuroTunnel through an indirectly owned company within the Hector Rail group. Founded in 1999 by the current CEO John Smith, GB Railfreight is the third largest rail freight operator in the UK, and provides a wide range of rail transport solutions and rail services.
Bo Lerenius, Industrial Advisor to EQT and Chairman of the Hector Rail Group, says: “As one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators, GB Railfreight has proven its strength in the rail industry. The focus on innovation and delivery of outstanding customer service are two key factors that make us believe that GB Railfreight is an excellent fit with Hector Rail.”
More information can be found on Mainlinediesels.net
Europorte E37500
1995: ÖBB 1012 (SGP)
HectorRail 241
Hector Rail 242
Hector Rail Vectron
Hector Rail ES64F4
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2015
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2015-08-08
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[DE/DK] No voltage: Hector Rail uses 241 and NAH.SH 245 in combination for its freight trains
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update 2015|08|08
[DE/DK] No voltage: Hector Rail uses 241 and NAH.SH 245 in combination for its freight trains
According to various sources, Bombardier's customer Hector Rail wants to know if the operator can successfully use a Traxx DE ME locomotive in mixed traction with its Class 241 series electrics. Now a vital part of the Danish network north of Padborg is temporarily without catenary, there is an excellent opportunity to test this.
On the sections without overhead power, 245 204 is used to pull the freight trains while being controlled from the Class 241 Traxx AC2 in front of it. Various impressions of the Multi Engine Traxx during combined operations can be found here and here.
The Hector Rail 241 in these images is technically used as driving trailer. Its pantographs are down and locked. The main switch is off. Tractive effort comes 100% from the NAH.SH 245 204 with is controlled from the cabin of the 241. So, there is no driver in the cab of the diesel locomotive.
Although unconfirmed, it has been indicated that after testing in Denmark has been completed 245 204 will also pay Sweden a visit.
(Martin Drube / Martin Greiner)
HectorRail 241
NAH.SH Traxx DE Multi Engine
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2015-07-29
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[DE] Railcolor: Hector Rail 241.005 picks up 245 204
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[DE] Railcolor: Hector Rail 241.005 picks up 245 204
This morning, Hector Rail 241.005 arrived in Kassel Rangierbahnhof to pick a locomotive in complementary colours: Paribus 245 204 for NAH.SH. (Christian Klotz)
The route of these machines: Krefeld - Dortmund - Rostock - Trelleborg - Malmö. According to various sources, Bombardier's customer Hector Rail wants to know if the operator can successfully use a Traxx DE ME locomotive in mixed traction with its 241 series electrics. This, because a vital part of the Danish network is temporarily without catenary.
HectorRail 241
NAH.SH Traxx DE Multi Engine
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2014
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2014-09-05
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[SE] EQT new majority owner of Hector Rail
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update 2014|09|05
[SE] EQT new majority owner of Hector Rail
Hector Rail has since its inception in 2004 established itself as a powerful player in the rail market. With a strong customer focus, the business has grown to produce six million train kilometers annually. During the same time Hector Rail has invested over SEK 800 million (approximately EUR 90 million) in the loco fleet consisting of approximately 50 line haul locomotives. EQT Infrastructure II now enters as new majority owner of the company. EQT's ownership strengthens Hector Rail further and lays the foundation for further expansion and growth.
Hector Rail operates trains in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Germany. Hector Rail's customers are large industrial and transport companies. For these customers cost-effectiveness and quality are crucial criteria when selecting transportation partners. Financial stability and sustainability are also of fundamental importance.
Together with EQT Hector Rail will be able to continue developing the attractive offering in the rail market. The change in ownership is highly beneficial for Hector Rail’s continued expansion.
EQT views Hector Rail as a well-run business with a strong track record and an excellent reputation. EQT believes the railway will gain market shares going forward and has the ambition to realise substantial value creation opportunities together with the Company
The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2014 after customary anti-trust approvals.
http://www.hectorrail.com
1995: ÖBB 1012 (SGP)
HectorRail 241
Hector Rail 242
Hector Rail ES64F4
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2012
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2012-01-05
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[SE/DK] TX Logistik hires Hector Rail 241.008 / Hector Rail 241.011 and 012 in Sweden
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2011
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2011-12-06
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[DE/DK] future Hector Rail 241.011 and 012 in Padborg
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[DE/DK] future Hector Rail 241.011 and 012 in Padborg
First time we see the future Hector Rail 241.011 and 241.012 together outside Kassel. The picture shows both engines in Padborg, ready for ETCS test runs. - KAR
HectorRail 241
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2011-11-22
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[DE/SE] Hector Rail 241.011 on its maiden run
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update 2011|11|22
[DE/SE] Hector Rail 241.011 on its maiden run
Their delivery was originally planned for last August, but it took up till today before the first Hector Rail locomotive from the latest order could leave the factory gates. Today the new Hector Rail 241.011 completed its maiden run. The 241.012 will follow soon.
Hector Rail decided to acquire two additional locomotives in december 2010 so that it could continue to offer cross-border services to new customers. - CK/Hector Rail
HectorRail 241
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2011-11-07
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[DE] new Hector Rail Traxx in Kassel..
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update 2011|11|07
[DE] new Hector Rail Traxx in Kassel..
We almost forgot... Hector Rail still has two Traxx electrics on order (241.011 and 012 would be logical). A shiny, and most likely new, locomotive was seen in Kassel on 30.10.2011...
HectorRail 241
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2011-09-01
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[DE/SE] DB Schenker 185 404 and 406 to Hector Rail?
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update 2011|09|01
[DE/SE] DB Schenker 185 404 and 406 to Hector Rail?
True, Hector Rail has two additional Traxx units on order. Delivery was planned for August 2011. However, up til now no signs of a new 241.011 and 012..
Now 185 404 and 406 are waiting for transport to Scandinavia... - DSO
DBSRS 185.2
Green Cargo 185.2/Litt Re/Litt Br
HectorRail 241
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2010
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2010-12-13
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[SE/DK/DE] HectorRail orders two Traxx locomotives
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update 2010|12|13
[SE/DK/DE] HectorRail orders two Traxx locomotives
 Hector Rail is expanding. Just this week the Swedish operator started extra services for ScandFibre Logistics for example. As a result, CargoLink had to return the three 241 series locomotives it was hiring from Hector Rail. All ten units of this type, the only ones that can be used on the Sweden-Germany corridor in the fleet, are now needed on this route.
Therefore, Hector Rail has decided to acquire two additional locomotives so that it can continue to offer cross-border services to new customers. The delivery of 241 no. 11 and 12 is scheduled for August 2011. There is an option for an additional four locomotives. - Hector Rail
HectorRail 241
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2009
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2009-11-28
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[SE] Hector Rail units in passenger service
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[SE] Hector Rail units in passenger service
Since this summer, Veolia runs passenger services from Stockholm to Malmö vv. in the weekends. For these trains, Hector Rail provides two locomotives every week. This can be a 141 or a 241 series unit, whatever is available at that moment. The locomotives arrive at Malmö from Hallsberg on Thursday and go back to Hector Rail on Monday morning. - NO
HectorRail 241
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2009-08-01
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[NO] Cargolink hires three Traxx units
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[NO] Cargolink hires three Traxx units
 As from today, the Norwegian freight operator Cargolink hires three Traxx AC2 units from Hector Rail; CORRECTION! 241.004, 241.006 and 241.008 - DM/Jernbane.net
HectorRail 241
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2009-07-09
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[DE/SE] two more for Hector Rail
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update 2009|07|09
[DE/SE] two more for Hector Rail
  Hector Rail will soon get two more Traxx F140 AC2 electrics, ordered in May 2008. In total Hector Rail now operates 10 such machines. nb. 009 and 010 were transpotred to Denmark on 10.07.2009. - CK
HectorRail 241
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2009-01-22
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[DE] new Traxx locomotives
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[DE] new Traxx locomotives
 On 20.01.2009 the new HectorRail unit 241.008 was spotted at Kassel Rangierbahnhof. The machine is nicknamed 'Galore'. Maybe this name is also James-Bond-inspired, coming from Pussy Galore from the 007-blockbuster 'Goldfinger'. This would make sense as 241.007, delivered and transported to Sweden in the last weeks of December 2008, carries the name Bond, of course... These two new machines together represent the second batch of this type for Swedish operator HectoRail, being ordered in November 2007. In May 2008 another two machines have been ordered, but their delivery is still pending. - CK/DSO/RIRF
   Other fresh ones from Kassel in the picture. CBRail 285 105 leaves Kassel with Railion unit 185 002, which has had an overhaul and now fits in better with its normal 185 series collegues. Third machine is Veolia 185 598, which seems to have a better future than its Traxx MS brothers. Its the first 185.2 machine for Veolia, two more are on order. The other two picture show the also brand new 486 503 for BLS Cargo and 186 223 for ATC/CobraRail. A special thanks goed out to Christian Klotz for these images.
Finally a picture from Italy, where also Traxx machines are in production. E 483 101 for Nordcargo performing trials. - M22
DB Schenker Rail Italia Traxx DC
HectorRail 241
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2008
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2008-12-19
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[DK/SE] new HectorRail locomotives
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update 2008|12|19
[DK/SE] new HectorRail locomotives
Soon, two new Traxx units will be delivered to HectoRail: 241.007 and 008. The first one was being tested the last two days in Sweden and Denmark. In total, HectorRail will get 10 machines of this kind, ordered in three stages. After the first batch of 6, now the next two will be delivered. - RS/Bombardier
HectorRail 241
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2008-11-05
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[NO] CargoNet and HectorRail on trial
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[NO] CargoNet and HectorRail on trial
 Both operators have joined forces to get Traxx AC2 locomotives certified for Norway as soon as possible. For this purpose, CN 119.001 and HR 241.005 are doint trials together since last week.
Alpha Trains / RBSAF 185.2
HectorRail 241
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2008-04-22
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[SE] [DK] [DE] HectorRail tears down the Danish-German border
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[SE] [DK] [DE] HectorRail tears down the Danish-German border
Today, there it happened, the very first time that HectorRail, coming from Sweden via Denmark, ran on own power in Germany. Some images:
 
HectorRail 241
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Hector Rail 241: General history |
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Tearing down the borders
In March 2007, Hector Rail signed a five year contract with Van Dieren Maritime to provide traction for intermodal trains between Norrköping and the Ruhr Area. Services would start in January 2008 already, to the delivery of the designated 241 series had to be accelerated to have the first two machines ready and approved that month. In July 2007 designated 241.001 was completed in Kassel and sent up north to complete homologation processes for Denmark and Sweden. Both projects were completed on time, but getting access to Germany took a while longer. In the first months of 2008, the German operator MittelWeserBahn took over the HectorRail convoy at the German-Danisch border, to transport it to its final destination. But on 22.04.2008, HectorRail finally got permission to tear down the final border, and HectorRail 241.001 had to honour to be the first Traxx unit to complete a non-stop run form Sweden to Germany.
185 568 transforms into 241.002
 Remarkable is the history of locomotive number two of the first batch. The machine was originally built as a Bombardier demonstrator used to test ETCS safety systems and to take part in the homologation process of the Traxx locomotives in the Netherlands. After it had completed its tasks after the summer of 2007, the machines was repainted, retrofitted and tested as Hector Rail 241.002. In January it was delivered to Swedish operator.
Names for HR locomotives
All Hector Rail 241 series locomotives are named after a character from the Star Wars movie trilogy. Names are documented in the corresponding locomotive profiles, which one visit by clicking on a service number in the list at the bottom of this section.
HR machines for rent
HectorRail placed the order for ten Traxx locomotives 'on the grow'. In 2008-2010, several units were hired to other operators.
 TX Logistik AB used unit 241.005 (per 04.2008) and 006 (per 05.2008).
 CargoLink from Norway used unit 241.004, 006 and 008 from August 2009 to December 2010. Thenthey had to return those machine sto Hector Rail as they were all needed for the new ScandFibre contract. Cargolink replced them with hired units form Railpool.
  Hector Rail also has one unit available to Veolia, to haul passenger trains from Stockholm to Malmö since July 2009.
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