Industry publication for railway transport specialists
metro and tram expansion projects are launching

08.04.2024

In Budapest, metro and tram expansion projects are launching

The Budapest Public Transport Authority, BKK, has applied for a grant of 10 billion Hungarian forints (26. 7 million euros) from the EU's funding program for 2021–2027 under the Development Plus Operational Program (IKOP Plusz) to expand metro and tram lines in Budapest, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Warsaw metro cars in the Kiev metro

08.04.2024

The Warsaw metro cars in the Kiev metro

The second train from the cars received by Kiev from Warsaw has entered service on the green line of the Kiev metro, according to the Railway Supply news portal citing the mayor of Kiev.
supply the metro trains

31.03.2024

CAF: supply of six-car metro trains to Madrid

CAF remains the sole participant in the tender for the supply of 40 six-car metro trains to Madrid, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Hitachi Rail unveiled a mock-up of the Metro series 8000 train

25.03.2024

Hitachi Rail unveiled a mock-up of the Metro series 8000 train

The new mock-up of the Metro series 8000 train, developed by Hitachi Rail, was showcased on the National Mall in Washington, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
HızRay Express Metro Project in Istanbul

21.03.2024

HızRay Express Metro Project in Istanbul

For the first time in the city's history, Istanbul has announced the construction of a metro capable of reaching speeds of up to 140 km/h.
a contract to supply the train control system for the metro

20.03.2024

Thales has won a contract to supply the train control system for the Montreal metro

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has awarded Thales a contract to supply the CBTC train control system for the Montreal Metro's Blue Line, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom has commenced delivery of Movia metro trains

19.03.2024

Alstom has commenced delivery of Movia metro trains to the Indian city of Bhopal

The Bhopal and Indore Metro Rail Corporation (MPMRCL) has received the first batch of two three-car trains, assembled at a local factory in Savli as part of the Make in India program, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
KP

15.03.2024

Kharkiv will purchase 17 new trains for the metro

Kharkiv Metro will acquire 17 new five-car trains using funds from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
the first underwater metro line in India

12.03.2024

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the first underwater metro line in India in Kolkata

During his visit to Kolkata, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country's first partially underwater metro line, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
contract to supply metro trains

12.03.2024

Alstom has signed a major contract to supply 103 MF19 metro trains for Paris

The deal, worth over 800 million euros, will see these trains serving lines 13, 12, and 8 starting from 2027, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Metro CRRC train

11.03.2024

The Bangalore Metro CRRC train trials have commenced

The six-car train will undergo static tests in March at the depot, followed by a four-month trial run on the 18. 8 km stretch of the yellow line in April to assess the automatic train control system, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Movia metro trains from Alstom

07.03.2024

The Movia metro trains from Alstom are being put into operation

In the Indian city of Agra, modern Movia metro trains from Alstom are being introduced into service by the UPMRC corporation, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.