Munich, 20 April 2026 – Leo Express has unveiled the livery of locomotives intended for Talgo trainsets, which will be deployed on new routes Prague – Bratislava and Prague – Prešov. The company is leasing a total of three modern multi-system locomotives from RAILPOOL, with one presented in a full white-and-orange wrap.

“For the Talgo trainsets that will start operating in the upcoming weeks between Prague and Bratislava and Prague and Prešov, we selected the most modern multi-system locomotives. Their reliability underlines the quality of service that Leo Express customers are accustomed to,” explains Peter Köhler, CEO of Leo Express.

The leased modern multi-system Vectron locomotives from RAILPOOL will be used to operate thirteen-carriage Talgo trainsets with a capacity of 350 passengers, secured through a strategic partnership between Leo Express and Renfe. The trainsets offer a unique combination of low-floor design and barrier-free accessibility. Thanks to the tilting system and the technical design of the bogies, the ride remains smooth and comfortable even on curved tracks. The trainsets have a maximum speed of up to 200 km/h.

The design of the locomotive liveries as well as the Talgo trainsets further develops the Leo Express brand’s visual identity. It works with a predominantly white color scheme, distinctive orange accents, and technology-inspired graphic elements that emphasize dynamism, speed, and the international character of the operator. At the same time, it fits into the brand’s visual identity, as Leo Express already predominantly uses white on its regional lines in the Pardubice region in Czechia and on the Bratislava–Komárno route in Slovakia.

“We are delighted to be supporting Leo Express for the first time in cross-border passenger transport between the Czech Republic and Slovakia. By using modern, interoperable locomotives, RAILPOOL enables the participating companies to operate smoothly across national borders – with the highest standards in safety, comfort and sustainability,” adds Torsten Lehnert, CEO of RAILPOOL.

About Leo Express

Leo Express is a private international transport operator providing rail and bus passenger services across Central Europe since 2012. Its core network connects the Czech Republic with Slovakia and Poland, including services from Prague to Kraków, Warsaw and Prešov, complemented by feeder bus connections to Ukraine. In addition to its commercial services, the company operates PSO regional services in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

In 2026, Leo Express is launching new international connections Prague – Olomouc – Bratislava, Frankfurt – Prague – Kraków – Przemyśl and Prague – Pilsen – Regensburg – Munich, further strengthening its cross-border network and connecting Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Germany with modern trains and high-quality onboard services.

Together with its strategic partner, the Spanish state railways Renfe, Leo Express is pursuing further growth in the European market, both in commercial routes and in public service obligations.

About RAILPOOL

RAILPOOL is one of the leading rail vehicle leasing companies, offering true expertise in full-service solutions from a single source. The company was founded in Munich in 2008 and now operates in 19 European countries.

With over 600 electric and hybrid locomotives and 148 passenger cars (representing a total investment of 2.7 billion euros), RAILPOOL is one of the largest rail vehicle providers in Europe and makes a significant contribution to shifting traffic to rail. RAILPOOL operates six in-house workshops, maintains a Europe-wide network of partner workshops, and keeps an in-house inventory of over 4,500 different spare parts and components.

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