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Pesa delivers first interregional electric train for Romania

08.09.2025

Pesa delivers first interregional electric train for Romania

Alstom signed a contract to modernize the Bucharest — Giurgiu line in Romania, a $490 million project that will increase passenger train speeds to 160 km/h.

18.08.2025

Alstom to Modernize the Bucharest — Giurgiu Line in Romania

Romania presented the Leon diesel train at Bucharest Station — the first domestically built rolling stock certified for use across the European Union.

24.06.2025

Romania launches first domestically built diesel train

Major Railway Project

09.01.2025

Major Railway Project Advances with New Tunnel Boring Machine in Romania

AKTOR Romania accelerates progress on the Major Railway Project by deploying its 4th Tunnel Boring Machine. This project, part of the Rhine-Danube Corridor, transforms Romania’s rail infrastructure.
tender for purchasing hydrogen trains

04.12.2024

Romania Announces Tender for Hydrogen Train Procurement

Romania reopens its tender for purchasing hydrogen trains to modernize its railway infrastructure. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
electric trains connecting Bucharest to Brașov

02.12.2024

Electric Trains Connecting Bucharest to Brașov Launch Under New Schedule

CFR Călători introduces new electric trains connecting Bucharest to Brașov, enhancing the railway network’s efficiency and convenience for commuters and travelers alike.
Softronic

27.11.2024

Softronic: New Factory for Modern Locomotives

Softronic Announces Plans for Expansion. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Coradia Stream Train

21.11.2024

Coradia Stream Train: Alstom’s New Era of Rail Transport in Romania

Alstom officially introduced the Coradia Stream Train to Romania, marking a major milestone for the country’s railways. It is the first electric train introduced in the country in 30 years.
New Coradia Stream Trains from Alstom in Romania

06.11.2024

Purchase of New Regional Electric Trains: Romania Modernizes Transportation Infrastructure

The purchase of new regional electric trains was approved to modernize Romania’s transportation infrastructure. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
railway company

19.10.2024

Romania Creates New State Railway Company for Military Needs

The Romanian government approved the creation of a state-owned railway company to address the country’s military needs. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Breakthrough in High-Speed Rail — New Details and Project Costs

04.09.2024

Budapest-Bucharest: Breakthrough in High-Speed Rail — New Details and Project Costs

Details of the planned high-speed rail line connecting Budapest and Bucharest have been revealed, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Romania Abandons Purchase of Hydrogen Trains

26.08.2024

Romania Abandons Purchase of Hydrogen Trains: Funds Redirected to Highway Construction

Romania has decided to cancel the planned purchase of 12 hydrogen-powered trains, which would have cost a total of 360 million euros, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
New Coradia Stream Trains from Alstom in Romania

23.08.2024

New Coradia Stream Trains from Alstom in Romania: Testing Completed and Ready for Launch

Alstom has completed dynamic tests of the Coradia Stream trains for Romania, marking a significant step towards their entry into service, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Romania Updates Railway Fleet

17.07.2024

Romania Updates Railway Fleet: Acquisition of 33 IC3 Trains from Israel

The Romanian railway company Ferotrans TFI has announced the acquisition of 33 diesel trains of the IC3 model from Israel Railways (IR) for $1.
Developing the Middle Corridor

09.07.2024

Romania Takes a Significant Step in Developing the Middle Corridor

At a meeting held in Astana from June 18-20, 2024, the Romanian company CFR Marfa signed a memorandum of cooperation with KTZ Express, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.