Logistics and freight transport company SNCF Geodis has agreed with COMSA to take a 25% share in the company. Next to that a partnership was formed by the two companies to establish more rail transport between Spain, France and Central Europe. Both companies intent to achieve this by taking advantage of the growing normal gauge network in Spain and the new Perpignan - Gibraltar corridor. Also the extension of VIIA, the SNCF motorway on rails, between Bettembourg [LU] and Le Boulou [FR] into Spain is being considered in the light of this partnership. -COMSA EMTE -

MainlineDiesels.net: How this influences the COMSA fleet, and especially the EURO4000 locomotives, is something the future will point out. What we do know is that the current modern locomotive fleet of COMSA (TRAXX DC / BITRAC / EURO4000) is entirely equipped for 1668 mm gauge. Possible futures might include rebuilding COMSA locomotives to 1435 mm, purchasing new locomotives for 1435 mm or homologation of existing SNCF/Akiem locomotives for Spain. We'll keep an eye out for any developments and keep you informed together with our friends of Railcolor.net.