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Amtrak Sunnyside Yard maintenance facility groundbreaking in New York

29.08.2026

Amtrak Sunnyside Yard maintenance facility underway

Amtrak Airo trainset during testing

29.08.2026

Front Range Passenger Rail Tax Heads to November Ballot

Amtrak Wolverine passing through Galien, Michigan

29.08.2026

Michigan Passenger Rail Improvements Get $145 Million

Amtrak Charger locomotive on a Midwest corridor

20.08.2026

Wisconsin’s $140.7M Charger Grant Isn’t a Wisconsin Project

USA: The award of up to $140. 7 million for overhauling as many as 41 Charger locomotives is not a Wisconsin-only project.
Express Service locomotive plant in Ruse with locomotives outside the production workshops

18.08.2026

Modernized Series 55 Locomotive on Show at Bulgarian Plant

BULGARIA: Express Service OOD will present a modernized Series 55 locomotive to the public during an open day at its Ruse plant on Aug.
CN hybrid-electric yard locomotive under testing

18.08.2026

CN’s Hybrid Locomotive Pilot Triples in Size

CANADA: The CN hybrid locomotive programme now includes three units under testing, while two more yard locomotives are scheduled for conversion by the end of 2026.
Indian Railways WDG-3A diesel locomotive on track at Kochuveli railway station in Kerala.

07.08.2026

RITES develops standard-gauge locomotive for Australia

AUSTRALIA: RITES is developing a standard-gauge diesel locomotive prototype for an Australian customer by adapting an in-service Indian Railways unit, with testing and customer validation expected once the prototype is ready.
SNTF locomotive modernisation returns 20 upgraded EMD diesel-electric units to Algeria’s rail network with Progress Rail support.

01.08.2026

SNTF Completes Modernisation of 20 EMD Locomotives

ALGERIA: SNTF has completed the modernisation of 20 EMD diesel-electric locomotives with Progress Rail support, returning the upgraded units to the national rail network after work by local technicians.
ZSSK Class 757 locomotive 757 006 with a Gemeran passenger train at Košice station

31.07.2026

ETCS Upgrade Planned for 10 ZSSK Diesel Locomotives

SLOVAKIA: ZSSK has launched an ETCS tender to equip 10 Class 757 diesel locomotives with Level 2 Baseline 4 technology, extending modern train protection to non-electrified passenger routes.
Wyss&Lila opens new rail maintenance hub in Rijeka

25.07.2026

Wyss&Lila opens new rail maintenance hub in Rijeka

Wyss&Lila has opened a 1,000-square-metre rail maintenance hub in Rijeka, giving locomotive operators a new base for workshop repairs and round-the-clock field support across South-East Europe.
Ukrainian locomotives damaged in Russian attacks

07.07.2026

Ukrainian locomotives hit in repeated Russian attacks

Ukrainian locomotives have become a visible target in repeated Russian attacks, with more than 200 destroyed or damaged since the start of 2026, Ukrainian officials said.
Wheelset Grinding: Advantages of the Mobile Technology from GROUP DIESEL LTD

02.07.2025

Wheelset Grinding: Advantages of the Mobile Technology from GROUP DIESEL LTD

GROUP DIESEL LTD, a leader in providing repair and maintenance services for railway transport, offers its clients innovative solutions aimed at increasing the efficiency and safety of rolling stock operations.
Pesa has signed a $7.5 million contract with PKP Intercity to carry out a major overhaul of eight diesel engines used in the Gama SU160 locomotive series.

29.05.2025

Pesa to Overhaul Diesel Engines of Gama Locomotives

Pesa has signed a $7. 5 million contract with PKP Intercity to carry out a major overhaul of eight diesel engines used in the Gama SU160 locomotive series.
Traxtion is increasing its rolling stock repair capabilities in Rosslyn, South Africa. This will significantly improve services for clients and speed up work completion

22.04.2025

Traxtion Expands Its Repair and Maintenance Capabilities for Rolling Stock

Traxtion is increasing its rolling stock repair capabilities in Rosslyn, South Africa. This will significantly improve services for clients and speed up work completion.
In April 2025, East Midlands Railway (EMR) launched its first upgraded Series 170 diesel train. The modernization of 44 trains in this series includes several significant improvements.

21.04.2025

Modernization of East Midlands Railway Trains: Improving Service Quality

In April 2025, East Midlands Railway (EMR) launched its first upgraded Series 170 diesel train. The modernization of 44 trains in this series includes several significant improvements.