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TAS Dniprovagonmash prepares to supply over 400 freight wagons following tender awards in Ukraine and Lithuania

More than 400 units, including open box wagons and container platform wagons, are scheduled to be handed over by the end of the first half of 2025.

Lubomir Cech December 19, 2024 · 1 min read

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Beacon Rail and Progress Rail agree 10-year maintenance framework for Class 66 locomotives

Under the terms of the agreement, Progress Rail is expected to acquire ECM4 certification, taking on maintenance tasks both in the field and at designated depots.

Lubomir Cech December 18, 2024 · 1 min read

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Delivery of new Alstom local trains for Norway will be delayed by over 10 months

Alstom Coradia Nordic units will only enter Norwegian rails in summer 2026.

Lubomir Cech December 18, 2024 · 3 min read

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OnTrain expands its fleet with Alstom's latest Traxx locomotives

Alstom has signed two major contracts with OnTrain sp. z o.o. to supply a total of 40 third-generation Traxx Universal multi-system locomotives, with an option for a further 20 additional units.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 17, 2024 · 3 min read

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Stadler: 17 Co'Co' electric locomotives for LTG Cargo

Stadler's first locomotive order for the Lithuanian market includes an option for 17 additional units, spare parts and a 3-year maintenance period.

Karel Novak December 17, 2024 · 2 min read

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CARGOUNIT leases Vectron locomotives to support new Baltic Express connection

The service will link Gdańsk and Prague with four daily train pairs starting in mid-December 2024.

Lubomir Cech December 16, 2024 · 2 min read

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Stadler narrow-gauge hybrid locomotives to renew fleets for RhB and MGBahn

This order, valued at EUR 106 million, aims to replace older vehicles and adjust fleet capabilities for current operational needs.

Lubomir Cech December 13, 2024 · 2 min read

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MBC in Switzerland will get new Stadler locomotives for rail freight in Vaud

The investment aligns with the Council of State’s objectives to promote rail as a sustainable alternative to road freight, particularly for the transport of bulk materials such as gravel.

Lubomir Cech December 13, 2024 · 2 min read

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LTG Cargo increases freight capacity with 200 open-top wagons

The €12.7 million investment will improve the transport of construction materials such as dolomite, granite gravel, and metals.

Marketa Horpeniakova December 11, 2024 · 2 min read

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VIA Rail Canada initiates supplier search for new fleet to replace long-distance trains

Canada will get new coast to coast locomotives and passenger cars.

Lubomir Cech December 11, 2024 · 1 min read

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Egyptian National Railways to receive new track maintenance machines from Plasser & Theurer

The signing of the contract took place in early October, attended by representatives from ENR, Austria’s diplomatic mission in Cairo, and Plasser & Theurer.

Lubomir Cech December 10, 2024 · 1 min read

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SNCF orders 35 additional RER NG trains from Alstom

The procurement, valued at approximately €520 million, will be entirely financed by Île-de-France Mobilités.

Lubomir Cech December 9, 2024 · 1 min read

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ZSSK introduces more RS Lease Siemens Vectron locomotives to its fleet

Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has begun integrating new Siemens Vectron locomotives into its operations, with the first units recently unveiled at the Bratislava main depot.

Lubomir Cech December 9, 2024 · 2 min read

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Fourteen new Hitachi Rail units for Angel Trains to operate for Hull Trains and Lumo

The contract includes a mix of electric, battery-electric, and bi-mode class 80X models, totalling 70 rail cars, to be manufactured in County Durham.

Lubomir Cech December 6, 2024 · 2 min read

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Renfe Alquiler orders six Stadler Euro6000 locomotives with universal bogies

These six-axle locomotives are capable of operating on both Iberian and UIC gauges. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2026.

Lubomir Cech December 5, 2024 · 2 min read

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The first ELP EuroDual for Rail Cargo Logistics

As planned, the first out of three locomotives rolled out at the beginning of December 2024.

Lubomir Cech December 4, 2024 · 1 min read

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Breedon Group orders 54 JPA powder tank wagons equipped with VTG iWagon technology

This order represents the largest procurement of wagons featuring VTG’s iWagon technology since its introduction in Spring 2024.

Lubomir Cech December 4, 2024 · 1 min read

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Kenya Railways refurbishes retired locomotives with Rolls-Royce engines to boost regional trade

This initiative revives locomotives that are over 40 years old and extends their operational lifespan, contributing to more efficient and sustainable rail operations.

Lubomir Cech December 4, 2024 · 2 min read

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First battery trains for North Rhine-Westphalia enter service in 2026

Starting in the summer of 2026, three Mireo Plus B battery trains will provide Regiobahn with emission-free travel on its RE 47 route for 5.5 years.

Karel Novak December 2, 2024 · 2 min read

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ZSSK orders six additional Panter units, exercising contract option

This follows a 2021 contract with a consortium led by Škoda Group, which included an option for the delivery of up to 11 additional units.

Lubomir Cech November 29, 2024 · 2 min read