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Ukraine and Moldova: European gauge on key lines

A study published by the EC and the EIB suggests that the European track gauge should be introduced on the lines to Lviv and Chiṣinău as a first step to improve connections between Poland and Ukraine and between Romania and Moldova.

Karel Novak July 25, 2023 · 3 min read

Passenger Rail

Stadler secures contract for hydrogen trains in Italy

The contracts cover the delivery of 10 trains for ARST in Sardinia and 15 vehicles for FdC in Calabria, making Stadler the world's first supplier of narrow-gauge trains with hydrogen propulsion.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 22, 2023 · 2 min read

Passenger Rail

ČD took two more Siemens Vectron multi-system electric locomotives from RSL

These are the third and fourth of 12 locomotives that RSL will deliver to ČD in 2023.

Karel Novak July 19, 2023 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

SPACIA X: A new Hitachi train combining sustainability and art

Hitachi Rail introduces four new N100 trains for the Tobu Railways. Branded as SPACIA X, they will decrease the environmental footprint, featuring some true Japanese art and spirit in their design.

Lubomir Cech July 19, 2023 · 2 min read

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Akiem buys 100 Traxx multi-system locomotives from Alstom

The framework agreement will enable Akiem to open new routes from France to Italy, the northern ports and Central Europe, covering a total of 12 countries.

Karel Novak July 18, 2023 · 2 min read

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Rolling stock manufacturers successfully defy global crises

Turnover from the sale of new rolling stock will amount to €56.8 billion in 2022, SCI Verkehr estimates in its new study on rolling stock manufacturers worldwide.

Karel Novak July 17, 2023 · 3 min read

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Angel Trains’ and TPE’s Nova 1 fleet will be maintained by Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail Nova 1 trains, owned by Angel Trains and operated by TransPennine Trains Limited (TPE) got a maintenance contract extension and Hitachi Rail will keep maintaining them by 2031.

Lubomir Cech July 13, 2023 · 1 min read

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Stadler Valencia delivers the first two locomotives to Taiwan

The first two out of 34 locomotives were presented to the customer, Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA).

Lubomir Cech July 11, 2023 · 1 min read

Passenger Rail

Stadler to supply trains for regional services around Mount Vesuvius

A new contract for electric multiple units for regional transport on the Vesuvian railway lines has been signed between Stadler and Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV).

Karel Novak July 11, 2023 · 2 min read

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35 new Stadler KISS trains for ÖBB

Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) signed a second fixed contract from a framework agreement with Stadler and ordered 35 new double-deck KISS trains.

Lubomir Cech July 6, 2023 · 2 min read

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INSIGHT: Renfe’s fleet renewal in a comprehensive overview

Overall 4.5 billion EUR for 436 new trains, 57 overhauled trains and 50 locomotives. This is one of Europe’s major fleet renewal plans by the Spanish state-owned Renfe.

Lubomir Cech July 6, 2023 · 3 min read

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Oxygène for the Bordeaux – Marseille line: Twenty new CAF trains ordered

Based on a study of the Conseil d’Orientations des Infrastructures (COI), obsolete Corail trains used on the Transversale Sud line will be replaced by 20 new CAF Oxygène electric trains.

Lubomir Cech July 3, 2023 · 2 min read

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Alstom: North America's first hydrogen train commences revenue service in Quebec

The introduction of the Coradia iLint in Quebec sets a precedent for hydrogen-powered trains in North America, exemplifying the region's commitment to sustainable transportation and the potential for hydrogen propulsion technology to revolutionize the rail industry.

Marketa Horpeniakova July 1, 2023 · 3 min read

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EuroDuals on night trains in the UK? GBRf will keep hauling Caledonian Sleeper

GB Railfreight (GBRf) signed a 7-year contract with Transport Scotlant to provide motive power for Caledonian Sleeper – an overnight service connecting London with Scotland.

Lubomir Cech June 30, 2023 · 2 min read

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LTG Link will acquire 15 trains from Stadler

Lithuanian railway operator, LTG Link, has signed a contract with Stadler to manufacture fifteen electric (EMU) and battery-electric (BEMU) multiple units from the FLIRT product range.

Lubomir Cech June 22, 2023 · 2 min read

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PKP Intercity buys 5 additional Newag 4-axle MS locomotives

Additional multisystem locomotives from the contracted option will complement the existing fleet of Newag locomotives at PKP Intercity at the turn of 2023 and 2024.

Lubomir Cech June 21, 2023 · 2 min read

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Siemens Mobility: new railway workshop

Siemens Mobility and Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) are opening a new railway workshop in Offenburg.

Karel Novak June 20, 2023 · 1 min read

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TER Hybride trimodal train successfully tested in the south of France

French Occitanie region has witnessed the successful end of tests of the Coradia Polyvalent unit that has been “hybridised” from a bimodal electric and diesel train into a trimodal unit, adding batteries to its propulsion systems.

Lubomir Cech June 16, 2023 · 2 min read

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Slovenske železnice will buy twenty more FLIRT units from Stadler

Slovenian national passenger rail company, Slovenske železnice – Potniški promet (SŽ PP), will buy additional 20 diesel multiple units from Stadler.

Lubomir Cech June 15, 2023 · 1 min read

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Tanzania receives the first second-hand German double-deck coaches for SGR

The first six out of 30 refurbished double-deck wagons were handed over to Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) for operation on the standard gauge railway (SGR).

Lubomir Cech June 13, 2023 · 2 min read