Class 557 battery range test reaches 273 km; VRR specifies 220 km
In Germany, a Class 557 battery range test returned 273 km on battery power alone at Wildenrath, using a short VRR vehicle fitted with standard production LTO traction batteries.
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Madrid Metro Line 6 driverless trains start night testing
The first of the Madrid Metro Line 6 driverless trains has entered night-time testing on the capital’s network, beginning the next stage of preparations to convert the circular route to automated operation. The trains are planned to enter passenger service in 2027.
Purple Line Live Wire Testing Reaches Bethesda Station
Purple Line live wire testing has reached Bethesda, extending dynamic trials onto the project’s westernmost section as Maryland prepares the 16-mile route for winter 2027 passenger service.
ATR 465 Train Test Reaches 150 km/h Across Sardinia
The ATR 465 train test reached a key milestone in Sardinia as the CAF-built tilting DMU successfully completed full-route overnight trials between Cagliari and Olbia.
UAE passenger rail services to launch on 30 June
UAE passenger rail services will launch on 30 June 2026, after national rail operator Etihad Rail opened the Mohamed bin Zayed City passenger station in Abu Dhabi.
EuroMaint railway maintenance contracts reach EUR 300m
EuroMaint railway maintenance contracts have been signed in Sweden and Norway. CAF Group’s Nordic maintenance subsidiary signed the long-term agreements. Their combined estimated value is EUR 300 million. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
CAF USA picked to build 15 new streetcars for Portland
Portland Streetcar new vehicles are set to be built by CAF USA. Portland, Ore., selected the manufacturer to supply 15 replacement streetcars for the local system. The order will replace vehicles nearing the end of their useful service life. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Portland Streetcar selects CAF USA for 15 new vehicles
Portland Streetcar new vehicles are set to be built by CAF USA. The company was selected on 8 April 2026 to supply 15 vehicles for the system.
Srbijavoz orders 30 CAF commuter trains for Belgrade network
Procurement of 30 CAF commuter trains for Belgrade is official following a signed contract. JSC “Srbijavoz”, the Serbian national railway company, signed the deal. This agreement is valued at more than 300 million EUR. In addition, the contract ensures that CAF will provide full maintenance for two years.
CAF extra-long trams Vitoria-Gasteiz: deliveries set for 2028–2029
CAF extra-long trams Vitoria-Gasteiz are planned for the city’s tram system as Euskotren advances the planned extension to the Zabalgana district.
CAF SNCB train contract: AM30 fleet deal worth €1.7bn
CAF SNCB train contract details have been confirmed after CAF was selected by SNCB (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Belges) to design, manufacture and supply a new AM30 train fleet, as outlined in a CAF press release.
France orders 22 Régiolis trains for Région Sud services
France orders 22 Régiolis trains, with SNCF Voyageurs awarding CAF a EUR 250 million contract for new regional electric units that will operate in the “Région Sud” (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur) region.
