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Aerial view of Suburban Rail Loop East works in Box Hill Gardens

31.08.2026

Victoria to Abolish Suburban Rail Loop Levy on Fares

CSR014 locomotive after the derailment at Newport

29.08.2026

Newport Freight Train Derailment Disrupts Freight Traffic

Sydney Trains service at Redfern station with overhead wiring above the platforms

27.08.2026

Suburban Rail Loop Contract Awards Pause Hits Six Stations

Experienced Operators Invited to Bid for Melbourne’s Train Network

29.08.2025

Experienced Operators Invited to Bid for Melbourne’s Train Network

The Victorian Government announced today that the tender to run Melbourne’s train network is now open, calling on the world’s leading transport operators to get on board.
Austrian state-owned railway operator OBB has cancelled a tender for the manufacture and delivery of up to 200 eHybrid locomotives after receiving no compliant offers, the company said this week.The tender was first opened in 2021.

29.08.2025

OBB Hybrid Locomotives Tender Awarded No BIT

The Tender is declared Unsuccessful. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
French company Alstom unveiled its first three-car Metropolis train for Pune’s metro, with trials underway on the third line since June

29.08.2025

Alstom Debuts First Metro Train for Pune, India: Project Highlights

French company Alstom unveiled its first three-car Metropolis train for Pune’s metro, with trials underway on the third line since June.
The first two ES3000 locomotives have been shipped to Ukraine, marking the start of a large-scale modernization of Ukrzaliznytsia’s shunting fleet and the integration of eco-friendly technologies

25.08.2025

First ES3000 locomotives sent to modernize Ukrzaliznytsia’s fleet

The first two ES3000 locomotives have been shipped to Ukraine, marking the start of a large-scale modernization of Ukrzaliznytsia’s shunting fleet and the integration of eco-friendly technologies.
Azerbaijan is actively developing its railway sector and investing in domestic logistics infrastructure, expanding its freight wagon fleet to enhance transport efficiency and support key transit routes

25.08.2025

Azerbaijan upgrades fleet with 300 new freight wagons

Azerbaijan is actively developing its railway sector and investing in domestic logistics infrastructure, expanding its freight wagon fleet to enhance transport efficiency and support key transit routes.
The first Stadler locomotive has started operating in New Zealand, marking a new milestone in KiwiRail’s fleet renewal and boosting the efficiency of transport operations

23.08.2025

First Stadler locomotive in New Zealand begins operation

The first Stadler locomotive has started operating in New Zealand, marking a new milestone in KiwiRail’s fleet renewal and boosting the efficiency of transport operations.
Krakow has ordered 30 modern Pesa trams, with deliveries starting in early 2028 and completion expected by 2029

23.08.2025

Krakow Upgrades Tram Fleet with Pesa

Krakow has ordered 30 modern Pesa trams, with deliveries starting in early 2028 and completion expected by 2029. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
LTG Cargo Ukraine is expanding its rolling stock fleet in Ukraine, increasing the number of wagons and locomotives as demand for modern logistics solutions steadily grows among industrial companies

23.08.2025

LTG Cargo Ukraine expands its rolling stock fleet in Ukraine

LTG Cargo Ukraine is expanding its rolling stock fleet in Ukraine, increasing the number of wagons and locomotives as demand for modern logistics solutions steadily grows among industrial companies.
Jupiter Wagons has signed a contract with GATX India to supply 583 modern freight wagons designed for transporting coal, ore, bulk cargo, containers, and automobiles, with a total value of approximately $27.5 million

21.08.2025

Jupiter Wagons to supply GATX India with 583 freight wagons

Jupiter Wagons has signed a contract with GATX India to supply 583 modern freight wagons designed for transporting coal, ore, bulk cargo, containers, and automobiles, with a total value of approximately $27.

21.08.2025

Škoda Group modernizes Cottbus tram fleet with new ForCity Plus

On August 15, 2025, Škoda Group delivered the first seven ForCity Plus 47T trams to Cottbusverkehr, and they are already operating on city routes.
Indian company BEML signed a $215 million contract with Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to supply Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) passenger coaches by the end of 2026

21.08.2025

BEML to Deliver Modern Passenger Coaches to India by 2026

Indian company BEML signed a $215 million contract with Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to supply Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) passenger coaches by the end of 2026.
Railcar procurement in Kazakhstan by 2029 will expand freight capacity and strengthen the country’s position in regional transport logistics

21.08.2025

Railcar Procurement in Kazakhstan by 2029: Plans and Prospects

Railcar procurement in Kazakhstan by 2029 will expand freight capacity and strengthen the country’s position in regional transport logistics.