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LA Metro HR5000 Trainset Set for 3,000-Mile Test

10.08.2026

US Railway News Weekly Review for August 4–10, 2026

USA: This concise weekly review presents a selection of US railway news published from August 4 to August 10, 2026: passenger service, infrastructure renewal, rolling stock testing and freight operations.
LA Metro HR5000 Trainset Set for 3,000-Mile Test

08.08.2026

LA Metro’s First HR5000 Trainset Set for 3,000-Mile Testing

SOUTH KOREA: The first LA Metro HR5000 trainset is set to undergo 3,000 miles of running and performance verification at Osong, where a new 5-kilometer section now supports speeds up to 120 km/h.
Edmonton LRV Order Expands to 40 Vehicles

07.08.2026

Edmonton Adds Eight LRVs to Replace Aging Siemens U2 Fleet

CANADA: Edmonton will add eight Hyundai Rotem high-floor LRVs to its order, taking the procurement to 40 vehicles as the city prepares to replace Siemens U2 cars that have served for more than 45 years.
Korail KTX-Cheongryong EMU-320 train passing through Guro

27.07.2026

Korail Plans 49 EMU-320 Trainsets to Replace KTX-I

SOUTH KOREA: Korail plans to procure 49 EMU-320 trainsets for about 5tr won, replacing its first-generation KTX-I fleet while adding capacity and new onboard systems from 2032.
ONCF Fleet Gets Hyundai Rotem Maintenance Contract

25.06.2026

Hyundai Rotem maintenance contract covers ONCF fleet

The Hyundai Rotem maintenance contract with Morocco’s national rail operator ONCF covers new electric trains destined for use on the country’s railway network.
Hyundai Rotem Secures $332M Contract to Equip Ho Chi Minh City’s 64km Metro Line

27.04.2026

Hyundai Rotem Secures $332M Contract to Equip Ho Chi Minh City’s 64km Metro Line

Hyundai Rotem Vietnam rail market entry has begun through a contract. The contract is with Vietnam’s Thaco Group.
Edmonton light rail vehicles: Hyundai Rotem deal for 32

09.02.2026

Edmonton light rail vehicles: Hyundai Rotem contract for 32 LRVs

Edmonton light rail vehicles are set for a fleet renewal as the Canadian city moves ahead with a Hyundai Rotem contract for 32 high-floor light rail vehicles.
EMU-370 high-speed train: Korea targets 370 kph service

23.12.2025

EMU-370 high-speed train: Korea’s 370 kph rail breakthrough

The EMU-370 high-speed train is South Korea’s newly developed next-generation high-speed train designed for 370 kilometers per hour in commercial service, a level the government says would make it the world’s second-fastest by operating speed.
High-speed trains Hyundai Rotem for Uzbekistan — first details

12.12.2025

High-speed trains Hyundai Rotem for Uzbekistan: deliveries begin

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has started deliveries: high-speed trains Hyundai Rotem for Uzbekistan have been shipped with the first seven-car set.
North–South high-speed railway: Hyundai Rotem and THACO competing for the contract

10.12.2025

North–South high-speed railway: Hyundai Rotem and THACO competing for the contract

The North–South high-speed railway in Vietnam is becoming a key battleground for domestic conglomerates and international partners.
High-speed train procurement accelerates in Uzbekistan

18.11.2025

High-speed train procurement accelerates in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is pushing ahead with high-speed train procurement as it upgrades key routes and modernizes its rail network, so officials hope to make travel more reliable across some of the country’s most challenging regions.
OMNY Card Giveaway Expands as MTA Opens More Centers

15.11.2025

OMNY Card Giveaway Expands as MTA Opens More Centers

The MTA expands its OMNY Card giveaway across the transit system, building on details set out in a recent MTA press release, so riders can transfer balances easily and prepare for the final stage of the MetroCard transition.