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Scotrail replaces diesel fleets with battery trains

16.09.2025

Scotrail replaces diesel fleets with battery trains

Scotrail spends $425 million on electric trains, and in this initiative the operator will purchase 69 units in total, 28 of which will be fitted with battery systems.
Staten Island Railway completes upgrade with new R211S cars

13.09.2025

Staten Island Railway completes upgrade with new R211S cars

The Staten Island Railway is currently operating a new fleet of contemporary R211S cars instead of the 1970s trains. Officials cited the upgrade increases reliability, convenience, and access for the thousands of passengers a day in the borough.
New Stadler metro train launched in Berlin

12.09.2025

New Stadler metro train launched in Berlin

Berlin has seen a modernization landmark with the arrival of the new Stadler JK metro train, and a further 140 vehicles are scheduled for delivery later in the year to expand the network.
CPK tenders in 2026 will exceed 40 billion zł

12.09.2025

CPK tenders in 2026 will exceed 40 billion zł

The tenders in 2026 are around 40 billion zł in value. The largest are to comprise construction of high-speed line Warsaw–Łódź and core buildings of the central airport of the future.
Mumbai to Acquire 2,856 Vande Metro Coaches for Suburban Services

12.09.2025

Mumbai to Acquire 2,856 Vande Metro Coaches for Suburban Services

India’s MRVC has issued a massive tender for 2,856 Vande Metro coaches to strengthen Mumbai’s suburban services, thereby making the $2.
RVNL to announce tender for new trains for Kolkata Metro

12.09.2025

RVNL to announce tender for new trains for Kolkata Metro

RVNL will be putting out a $102M Kolkata Metro train tender that covers design, assembly, testing and integration of CBTC and the commissioning of 10 trainsets for new metro lines.
Double-decker electric trains for Poland to be built by Alstom

11.09.2025

Double-decker electric trains for Poland to be built by Alstom

PKP Intercity signed a gigantic contract with Alstom Polska for 42 double-deck high-speed electric trains. The contract itself is priced at PLN 4.
Alstom boosts NJ TRANSIT with advanced rail cars

10.09.2025

Alstom boosts NJ TRANSIT with advanced rail cars

Alstom was awarded a $1. 1 billion contract from NJ TRANSIT for 200 Multilevel III rail cars and 12 ALP-45 dual-power locomotives.
Irish Rail to modernize fleet: new freight wagons by 2027

09.09.2025

Irish Rail to modernize fleet: new freight wagons by 2027

Irish Rail, the national rail operator, has finalized the €44 million deal with UK-based company WH Davis for the supply of 150 freight wagons, with deliveries in the 2026–2027 period and long-term option.
Plasser & Theurer to supply track machines for HŽ Infrastruktura

09.09.2025

Plasser & Theurer to supply track machines for HŽ Infrastruktura

Plasser & Theurer gained an order from HŽ Infrastruktura, the Croatian railways company, for 9 new track machines, the €49.
Titagarh Firema delivered wagons for HSL construction in Italy

09.09.2025

Titagarh Firema delivered wagons for HSL construction in Italy

Titagarh Firema concluded the production of 11 special wagons during the construction of a high-speed line in the city of Brescia, substantiating the development of its Italian subsidiary and solidifying its foothold in the market in Europe.
DB InfraGo orders Linsinger rail milling machines for track modernization

09.09.2025

DB InfraGo orders Linsinger rail milling machines for track modernization

DB InfraGo finalized the €33. 2m Linsinger contract to supply six rail milling machines through to 2029, securing the upgrading of the track infrastructure as well as the overall reliability of the German rail network.