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Alstom Traxx ETCS compatibility is under scrutiny in Romania as 16 locomotives move through acceptance for passenger service.

12.08.2026

Romania’s 16 Traxx Locomotives Face ETCS Service Risk

Alstom Coradia Stream ETR 104 electric train on the Velim test circuit.

30.07.2026

Romania Orders More EMUs as Bulgaria Tests New Trains

Romania’s CFR Signs 44 km Rail Upgrade with Alstom

22.07.2026

Romania’s CFR Signs 44 km Rail Upgrade with Alstom

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.
Tender for railway infrastructure modernization

24.06.2024

Romanian State Railways (CFR): Tender for Infrastructure Modernization

A recent tender has been announced for the reconstruction of two key sections of railway infrastructure totaling $1. 04 billion, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

01.05.2024

Alstom completes construction of maintenance depot for electric trains in Romania

Alstom has finished work on a new maintenance depot in Romania, which will test and inspect new national electric trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
equipment for the modernization of electric locomotives

28.01.2024

ABB will supply equipment for the modernization of 19 LE 5100 electric locomotives

ABB, in collaboration with Romanian company Reloc, will supply equipment for the modernization of 19 LE 5100 electric locomotives used by CFR Călători, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
supply electric locomotives

25.01.2024

Alstom has won a competition to supply electric locomotives to Romania

Romania's Railway Reform Authority (ARF) announced Alstom as the winner of the competition to deliver 16 four-axle electric locomotives, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
PESA's contract with the Romanian Railways for the supply of trains

20.12.2023

PESA’s contract with the Romanian Railways for the supply of trains

The contract between the Polish company PESA and the Romanian Railways has been finalized in Bucharest, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Uninterrupted train transit has been initiated

05.12.2023

Uninterrupted train transit has been initiated

In December, uninterrupted train transit was initiated on the sections from Jurjulești to Ețulia, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Pesa Signs Agreement for Rolling Stock Sale to Romania

16.10.2023

EIB to Fund Train Procurement for Romania

The rolling stock procurement program in Romania is set to receive €470 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB), as announced by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the Railway Reform Office (ARF), this is reported by the railway transport news portal, Railway Supply.
Pesa Signs Agreement for Rolling Stock Sale to Romania

20.09.2023

Pesa Signs Agreement for Rolling Stock Sale to Romania

Thanks to this agreement, the Polish manufacturer will expand its presence in Romania, building on recent European success in the Czech Republic, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply The Romanian Railway Reform Authority has selected the Polish rolling stock manufacturer PESA to supply 20 new EMU Inter-Regio/REIR trains with an option for nine more.