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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.
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.
Ukrainian Railways renews its fleet through a partnership with Alstom

18.11.2025

Ukrainian Railways renews its fleet through a partnership with Alstom

Ukrainian Railways has signed an agreement for the delivery of 55 electric locomotives from Alstom— a move that, according to company officials, helps refresh its aging fleet and maintain logistical stability amid rising transport demands.
Uzbekistan Is Modernizing Its Railways and Rolling Stock

17.11.2025

Uzbekistan Is Modernizing Its Railways and Rolling Stock

Uzbekistan is rolling out a long-term rail upgrade program because the country needs to move more people and freight, keep its network reliable, and, frankly, stay competitive in the wider region.
Škoda Group to supply new trains for Stockholm’s Saltsjöbanan

17.11.2025

Škoda Group to supply new trains for Stockholm’s Saltsjöbanan

Škoda Group is preparing a full fleet upgrade for the Saltsjöbanan line in Stockholm, as outlined in a recent Škoda Group press release, because the region can no longer rely on trains that have been in service for almost half a century.
RegioFox DMU Expansion Strengthens Regional Rail Service

16.11.2025

RegioFox DMU Expansion Strengthens Regional Rail Service

České dráhy pushes ahead with its RegioFox DMU rollout as this year’s final deliveries secure a modern fleet and set the tone for upgrades on non-electrified Czech routes.
Groningen Drops Its “Hydrogen Trains” Project over Costs

13.11.2025

Groningen Drops Its “Hydrogen Trains” Project over Costs

Groningen’s decision to walk away from its “hydrogen trains” project came after a high-profile tender drew no bids, and officials, frankly, no longer saw the numbers adding up against battery-electric alternatives.