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ScotRail cancelled more than 17,000 trains in 2024/2025, raising serious concerns about service reliability across Scotland’s rail network, according to newly released figures.

07.11.2025

ScotRail to Modernize Its Fleet with 69 New Trains

The Scotrail company has unveiled plans for an extensive tendering process with the intent to deliver 69 electric or battery electric units to transport their suburban trains faster and with lower carbon emissions.
Kawasaki Rail Car Expands NYC Subway Fleet with $1.5 B Deal

07.11.2025

Kawasaki Rail Car Expands NYC Subway Fleet with $1.5 B Deal

Kawasaki Rail Car has secured a large contract with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for the supply of 378 R268-series metro trains, estimated to be worth $1.
Wabtec supports KTZ modernization and staff training

07.11.2025

Wabtec powers $1.6 billion KTZ deal and locomotive upgrade

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Wabtec to provide financial support of $1.
Progress Rail launches battery locomotives for Australia’s mining giant Fortescue

06.11.2025

Progress Rail launches battery locomotives for Australia’s mining giant Fortescue

Progress Rail delivered two BE14. 5BB battery-electric locomotives to Australia for Fortescue, marking an improvement in zero-emission mining railway transport solutions for the Pilbara region.
Titagarh Rail to supply 132 metro cars for Mumbai

06.11.2025

Titagarh Rail to supply 132 metro cars for Mumbai

Titagarh Rail has awarded a loan of 282 million dollars to MMRDA to deliver 132 metro cars of signaling, communication, and five years of maintenance services for Mumbai Metro Line 5.
Stadler tests new railcars in Kazakhstan’s extreme cold

06.11.2025

Stadler tests new railcars in Kazakhstan’s extreme cold

Passenger railway cars made by Stadler, and manufactured at its plant in Astana, Kazakhstan, have successfully passed a series of tests operating under climate conditions in northern Kazakhstan.
Kawasaki Expands Role in New York’s Subway Modernization

05.11.2025

Kawasaki Expands Role in New York’s Subway Modernization

Kawasaki was also awarded a contract worth $1. 507 billion for 378 new R268 metro cars for the MTA, a testament to New York’s biggest transit upgrade in several decades.
Japan to Supply New Trains for Jakarta Metro Worth $112 Million

03.11.2025

Japan to Supply New Trains for Jakarta Metro Worth $112 Million

PT MRT Jakarta has contracted a consortium of Japanese businesses, Sumitomo and Nippon Sharyo, to provide eight trains consisting of six cars for the Jakarta Metro in a move that will fast-track Phase Two of the NS Line in Jakarta.
New CAF Metro Trains Begin Service in Naples

03.11.2025

New CAF Metro Trains Begin Service in Naples

A new series of CAF trains has been introduced in the port city of Naples, representing a significant step in enhancing the line of trains running on Line 11 in this particular city.
Kawasaki Expands Role in New York’s Subway Modernization

03.11.2025

MTA unveils $1.5B plan to replace aging NYC subway trains

The MTA will invest $1. 5 billion in 378 new R268 metro cars to replace outdated fleets, improve passenger comfort, and accelerate the modernization of New York City’s subway system.
Stadler Presents New Electric Trains for Lithuania

31.10.2025

Stadler Presents New Electric Trains for Lithuania

The latest Stadler electric trains have been introduced in Lithuania. LTG Link has presented the first of 15 new generation trains that are set to improve the traveling experience and promote sustainable transport.
MRT Jakarta Expands Network with New Japanese Trains

31.10.2025

MRT Jakarta Expands Network with New Japanese Trains

MRT Jakarta has signed a contract worth $111. 3 million with Sumitomo Corporation and Nippon Sharyo for the supply of eight six-car metro trains for the North-South Line Phase 2A.