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Exterior view of an Amtrak NextGen Acela train

11.07.2026

NextGen Acela Maintenance Capacity May Lag Fleet Rollout

Passenger interior of the new Australind train

10.07.2026

Australind train service returns on Perth–Bunbury route

Archive photo of Eurostar e320 trains at St Pancras Station

09.07.2026

Eurostar 55C train upgrade targets hotter summers

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order lifts total to 285 cars

23.12.2025

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order expands Dublin fleet renewal

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order has been expanded again with a €160 million contract for 100 additional energy-efficient carriages for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) in the Greater Dublin Area, according to an Alstom press release.
Alstom DMU contract in Mexico — $1bn deal

22.12.2025

Alstom DMU contract in Mexico: 47 trainsets

The Alstom DMU contract in Mexico covers the supply and maintenance of 47 trains worth $1bn, as reported by Railway Age. The customer is Mexico’s rail transport regulator, ARTF: 14 trainsets are intended for suburban services and 33 for intercity routes.
Supply of battery electric Mireo Plus B trains: Siemens deal

22.12.2025

Supply of battery electric Mireo Plus B trains for “Northern Westphalia”

Siemens Mobility and the UK rolling-stock lessor Rock Rail have won a tender to supply trains for the “Northern Westphalia” network in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, as stated in a Siemens Mobility press release.
Stadler hybrid train for CP: order, speed, timeline

22.12.2025

Stadler hybrid train for CP: series 2700 in Portugal

The Stadler hybrid train for CP has been presented in Portugal: the Nikzopol-type series 2700 trainset (FLIRT platform) was unveiled at the national operator CP’s depot in Entroncamento, as noted by CP – Comboios de Portugal.
Freight railcar purchases: CN and Traxtion plans, EU orders

22.12.2025

Freight railcar purchases: orders by CN, Traxtion and Europe

Freight railcar purchases continue to pick up pace: operators in Canada, South Africa and Europe are announcing new orders, while Kazakhstan is reporting that it has no plans for additional buying.
Potsdam TramLink trams start running with ViP in Germany

22.12.2025

Potsdam TramLink trams begin regular passenger service

Potsdam TramLink trams have begun regular passenger service after successful testing and the receipt of technical approvals, according to a Stadler media release.
Track maintenance equipment procurement: RhB, BEML and MerMec deals

19.12.2025

Track maintenance equipment procurement: RhB, India, Egypt and Colombia

Track maintenance equipment procurement has been recorded across several markets—from Switzerland and India to Egypt and Colombia.
Rail supplier news: Railinc, Alstom SRL and Railway Interchange

19.12.2025

Rail supplier news: Railinc research, Alstom SRL, and Railway Interchange

Rail supplier news this week brings together updates from Railinc, Alstom and the Railway Interchange event. Railinc Corp.
Bogotá Metro Line 1 financing: $US 1.06bn secured for 2026

19.12.2025

Bogotá Metro Line 1 financing locks in $US 1.06bn for 2026

Bogotá Metro Line 1 financing has reached $US 1. 06bn, mayor Carlos Fernando Galán said, giving the Colombian capital full financial coverage to keep construction moving through 2026, as outlined by Bogotá.
Passenger coach procurement in Slovenia — IC+ and Vectron

18.12.2025

Passenger coach procurement in Slovenia: SŽ contracts

Passenger coach procurement in Slovenia is linked to plans to develop high-speed passenger services and make rail travel more attractive.
High-speed lines in Vietnam — VinSpeed and Siemens project

18.12.2025

High-speed lines in Vietnam: VinSpeed and Siemens partnership

VinSpeed High-Speed Railway Investment and Development (VinSpeed, part of Vingroup) and Siemens Mobility have signed a large framework agreement on strategic partnership — as stated in a Siemens press release.
11 FLIRT trains for Koleje Mazowieckie: Stadler order

18.12.2025

11 FLIRT trains for Koleje Mazowieckie: Stadler contract

Regional passenger operator Koleje Mazowieckie has signed a deal with Stadler: 11 FLIRT trains for Koleje Mazowieckie will be delivered under a contract worth PLN 711 million (about EUR 168.