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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

The TTC has announced a $2.3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.

16.08.2025

TTC to Award Single-Source Contract to Alstom for Line 2

The TTC has announced a $2. 3 billion single-source contract with Alstom for Line 2 subway cars, aiming to boost Ontario manufacturing and secure reliable trains for Toronto’s growing transit network.
The 58.7-meter ForCity Smart 38T was delivered by Skoda Group to Germany, completing the RNV contract and setting a world record for tram length

15.08.2025

ForCity Smart 38T: the world’s longest tram for Germany

The 58. 7-meter ForCity Smart 38T was delivered by Skoda Group to Germany, completing the RNV contract and setting a world record for tram length.
DDEMU2 is being tested in Hungary, and the project could become a major step for CRRC’s entry into the Central European market with modern, high-capacity trains

15.08.2025

DDEMU2 Undergoing Tests and Preparing for European Launch

DDEMU2 is being tested in Hungary, and the project could become a major step for CRRC’s entry into the Central European market with modern, high-capacity trains.
FLIRT Akku will arrive in Denmark under a contract between Stadler and Lokaltog, expanding the fleet to 24 trains and accelerating the shift toward sustainable transport

14.08.2025

FLIRT Akku for Denmark: Fleet Expansion and New Standards

FLIRT Akku will arrive in Denmark under a contract between Stadler and Lokaltog, expanding the fleet to 24 trains and accelerating the shift toward sustainable transport.
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to purchase 20 high-speed trains for the Haramain line to enhance transport connectivity and increase capacity during peak pilgrimage seasons

14.08.2025

Saudi Arabia invests in new high-speed trains

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to purchase 20 high-speed trains for the Haramain line to enhance transport connectivity and increase capacity during peak pilgrimage seasons.
The first Hyundai Rotem tram for Edmonton’s Valley Line West has arrived, and before entering service, it must undergo at least 2,000 kilometers of test runs.

12.08.2025

Hyundai Rotem begins tram deliveries for Valley Line in Edmonton

The first Hyundai Rotem tram for Edmonton’s Valley Line West has arrived, and before entering service, it must undergo at least 2,000 kilometers of test runs.
Skoda Group has sent the first metro train for Sofia to the Czech Republic for testing and plans to launch all trains on key metro lines in 2026

12.08.2025

New Metro Train for Sofia from Skoda Group Ready for Trial Runs

Skoda Group has sent the first metro train for Sofia to the Czech Republic for testing and plans to launch all trains on key metro lines in 2026.
The Rotterdam Metro is preparing for a major modernization of its rolling stock and infrastructure, with plans to purchase 38 new trains under a €578 million contract

12.08.2025

Major Upgrade for Rotterdam Metro: New Train Procurement

The Rotterdam Metro is preparing for a major modernization of its rolling stock and infrastructure, with plans to purchase 38 new trains under a €578 million contract.
Elf 2 will arrive in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in 2026, increasing Koleje Dolnośląskie’s fleet to 45 trains and providing the region with modern, comfortable, and safe transport.

11.08.2025

Elf 2 to strengthen Lower Silesian Voivodeship transport system

Elf 2 will arrive in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in 2026, increasing Koleje Dolnośląskie’s fleet to 45 trains and providing the region with modern, comfortable, and safe transport.
The Valley Line West achieved a major milestone as Edmonton welcomed its first Light Rail Vehicle, marking a significant advancement in the city’s modern transit expansion and future transportation vision.

10.08.2025

Valley Line West Welcomes First Light Rail Vehicle Delivery

The Valley Line West achieved a major milestone as Edmonton welcomed its first Light Rail Vehicle, marking a significant advancement in the city’s modern transit expansion and future transportation vision.
The Tren Suburbano extension from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Pachuca advances with new tenders for modern trains, reinforcing Mexico’s broader passenger rail revival strategy across multiple corridors.

10.08.2025

Tren Suburbano Expansion and Mexico’s Rail Development Plans

The Tren Suburbano extension from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Pachuca advances with new tenders for modern trains, reinforcing Mexico’s broader passenger rail revival strategy across multiple corridors.
Alstom’s Traxx Universal locomotive enters dynamic testing in Romania, marking a key step in the country’s rail modernization program.

08.08.2025

Traxx Universal locomotive begins testing in Romania

The Traxx Universal locomotive has started dynamic testing in Romania, signaling a major advancement in Alstom’s 2024 contract for high-speed, energy-efficient passenger rail vehicles.