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Locomotive modernization in South Africa: Traxtion–KiwiRail deal

12.12.2025

Locomotive modernization in South Africa: Traxtion buys KiwiRail fleet

Locomotive modernization in South Africa is set to be part of a deal by private operator Traxtion, which is investing R3.
US Navy flat railcars acquisition: DoD issues RFI

12.12.2025

US Navy flat railcars acquisition moves into RFI stage

US Navy flat railcars acquisition is now underway, with the service opening a procurement effort for newly designed flatcars.
France orders 22 Régiolis trains for Région Sud services

11.12.2025

France orders 22 Régiolis trains for Région Sud services

France orders 22 Régiolis trains, with SNCF Voyageurs awarding CAF a EUR 250 million contract for new regional electric units that will operate in the “Région Sud” (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur) region.
Bangladesh needs 300 locomotives for Bangladesh Railway

10.12.2025

Bangladesh needs 300 locomotives amid traction shortage

Bangladesh needs 300 locomotives — an estimate made by state operator Bangladesh Railway as the country faces a persistent locomotive shortage and a sharp decline in freight rail operations.
Stadler rack-and-pinion trains for Mount Rigi network

10.12.2025

Stadler rack-and-pinion trains for Mount Rigi network

Stadler rack-and-pinion trains lie at the heart of a new agreement between Stadler and Mount Rigi Railways, under which four additional mountain vehicles will be supplied.
Freight wagon surplus in Kazakhstan: Kaztemirtrans pauses orders

08.12.2025

Freight wagon surplus in Kazakhstan: pause in purchases

A freight wagon surplus in Kazakhstan has led the country’s largest market operator — “Kaztemirtrans” (part of KTZ) — to halt new purchases until real demand appears.
CAF trams for Maryland’s Purple Line delivered to MTA

01.12.2025

CAF trams for Maryland’s Purple Line delivered to MTA

CAF trams for Maryland’s Purple Line reached an important milestone in November 2025: the state’s transport authority, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), received the last, 28th low-floor light rail vehicle for the future line.

28.11.2025

Stadler appeals SBB contract over Swiss double-decker order

Stadler appeals SBB contract after Swiss Federal Railways chose a rival supplier for 116 new double-decker trains. This decision, also reported by Railway Supply, has prompted the manufacturer to challenge the outcome of the Swiss double-decker train contract award.
NS orders 36 Stadler FLIRT trains for Dutch network

23.11.2025

NS orders 36 Stadler FLIRT trains for Dutch network

NS orders 36 Stadler FLIRT trains under a new framework contract between Stadler and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). The deal supports the growing use of trains in the Netherlands and reinforces the long-standing partnership between the two companies, as outlined in a recent Stadler media release.
Grand Est CAF bi-mode trains to renew Serm regional fleet

22.11.2025

Grand Est CAF bi-mode trains to renew Serm regional fleet

Grand Est CAF bi-mode trains sit at the centre of a €235m order for 16 Régiolis units from CAF, as reported by International Railway Journal.
CAF maintenance contract in Brazil tops EUR 500m rail deal

21.11.2025

CAF maintenance contract in Brazil tops EUR 500m rail deal

CAF maintenance contract in Brazil with Trivia Trens S. A.
Malaysia East Coast Rail Link trains roll out in Dalian

21.11.2025

Malaysia East Coast Rail Link trains roll out in Dalian

Malaysia East Coast Rail Link trains have reached a key production milestone at CRRC Dalian’s plant in Dalian, Liaoning province.