In Germany, Netzwerkbahn Sachsen now lists three Traxx Universal last-mile locomotives from Alstom in its fleet, all class 188 machines equipped for short runs beyond the catenary.
The first Santiago Metro Line 7 train has begun dynamic testing at Alstom’s plant in Taubaté, Brazil. The unit is now due to reach Santiago in early 2027.
Bulgarian State Railways began regular operation with its first two Coradia Stream EMUs on 1 September 2026, after 12 of the 35 ordered units had reached Bulgaria.
Canada’s VIA Rail fleet renewal will bring 313 Alstom passenger cars to long-distance, regional and remote routes under an agreement worth approximately C$4.7 billion, including support.
Renfe high-capacity trains will expand the fleet on Málaga’s C-1 Cercanías line from 2028. Seven S452 trains built by Alstom will operate between Málaga and Fuengirola, representing an investment of €66.7 million.
AUSTRALIA: Three groups have been shortlisted to develop the country's first high-speed trains, which will be based on proven trains and systems already operating elsewhere rather than designed from scratch.
FRANCE/BELGIUM/UK: Eurostar has put its first ERTMS-equipped e300 train into commercial service, beginning a technically complex retrofit intended to keep its 1990s-era trainsets compliant during the transition to the Celestia fleet from 2031.
UK: Virgin Trains has secured pre-approval for up to 20 daily return services on High Speed 1, advancing its plan to challenge Eurostar's long-standing monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger services from October 2030.
AUSTRALIA: This concise weekly review presents a selection of Australian rail news published from August 6 to August 12, 2026: passenger services, rolling stock, metro construction and freight infrastructure.
ROMANIA: Romania’s 16 new Alstom Traxx Passenger locomotives face a risk of being unable to enter regular passenger service because of a reported incompatibility between their onboard ETCS configuration and parts of the CFR network.
UK: Lumo toilet faults have forced extended station stops on some London–Stirling services after passengers faced journeys exceeding five hours without working onboard toilets, with extra time provided for access to platform facilities.
GREECE: Hellenic Train is moving new electric and hybrid passenger trains through certification and dynamic testing as Coradia Stream and Blues Intercity units prepare for future commercial operation.
