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Hangzhou Metro Line 12 train completed by CRRC

13.05.2026

CRRC completes Hangzhou Metro train for Line 12

Martinus haulage service begins with CRRC partnership

23.04.2026

Martinus launches haulage service and CRRC deal

CRRC unveils Ningbo Type A trains for 160 km/h service

13.04.2026

Ningbo Type A trains are set for Lines 10 and 12

CRRC diesel locomotives have officially entered service in Mozambique following their launch at Maputo’s central station in the presence of Transport Minister João Matlombe

02.06.2025

New CRRC Diesel Locomotives Enter Service in Mozambique

CRRC diesel locomotives have officially entered service in Mozambique following their launch at Maputo’s central station in the presence of Transport Minister João Matlombe.
Polish company FPS has secured its first-ever series contract for the delivery of electric trains, which will operate in the Lubusz Voivodeship from 2028 to 2029.

02.06.2025

FPS Secures First Contract for Delivery of Electric Trains

Polish company FPS has secured its first-ever series contract for the delivery of electric trains, which will operate in the Lubusz Voivodeship from 2028 to 2029.
Bozankaya is scaling up its international reach by exporting 53 metro vehicles to Thailand through a new collaboration with Siemens, reinforcing its position in the global sustainable transport market

01.06.2025

Bozankaya Expands Global Footprint with Thai Metro Deal

Bozankaya is scaling up its international reach by exporting 53 metro vehicles to Thailand through a new collaboration with Siemens, reinforcing its position in the global sustainable transport market.
GATX and Brookfield Infrastructure will jointly acquire Wells Fargo rail assets in a $4.4 billion deal, adding 105,000 high-utilization railcars to their logistics portfolio

01.06.2025

GATX, Brookfield Acquire Wells Fargo Rail Assets for $4.4B

GATX and Brookfield Infrastructure will jointly acquire Wells Fargo rail assets in a $4. 4 billion deal, adding 105,000 high-utilization railcars to their logistics portfolio.
Texmaco has secured a $17 million contract to manufacture Freight Wagons that will strengthen India’s cargo infrastructure and modernize the country’s freight logistics systems.

31.05.2025

Texmaco Wins $17M Order to Supply Freight Wagons

Texmaco has secured a $17 million contract to manufacture Freight Wagons that will strengthen India’s cargo infrastructure and modernize the country’s freight logistics systems.
Tram Cars for Jerusalem’s Blue Line will be supplied by CRRC, but the manufacturing will take place in the U.S. due to international political pressure

31.05.2025

Chinese Firm to Supply Tram Cars for Jerusalem’s Blue Line

Tram Cars for Jerusalem’s Blue Line will be supplied by CRRC, but the manufacturing will take place in the U. S.

30.05.2025

ARF announces tender for electric locomotives with 20-year service

Romania’s railway reform authority ARF has announced a tender for the purchase of 23 electric locomotives, each capable of speeds up to 160 km/h and hauling 16-car passenger trains.
Siemens Mobility

30.05.2025

Siemens Mobility Completes Locomotive Deliveries for ÖBB and Northrail

Siemens Mobility has completed major locomotive deliveries for ÖBB and Northrail, successfully fulfilling framework contracts for the supply of Vectron MS and Smartron units.
Uzbekistan has signed a contract with China’s CRRC to supply 50 new shunting locomotives, aiming to renew its heavily worn fleet and strengthen its logistics capacity

29.05.2025

Uzbekistan to Purchase 50 New Shunting Locomotives from CRRC

Uzbekistan has signed a contract with China’s CRRC to supply 50 new shunting locomotives, aiming to renew its heavily worn fleet and strengthen its logistics capacity.
Indonesia has launched certification trials for CLI-225 and SFC120-V trains on Jakarta’s commuter routes, with each unit required to cover at least 4,000 km before entering commercial service

28.05.2025

Indonesia Tests New Electric Trains from PT Inka and CRRC

Indonesia has launched certification trials for CLI-225 and SFC120-V trains on Jakarta’s commuter routes, with each unit required to cover at least 4,000 km before entering commercial service.
Irish Rail has ordered 150 modern freight wagons from UK-based company WH Davis for €44 million, with deliveries set to begin next year.

28.05.2025

Irish Rail to Invest €44M in New Freight Wagon Fleet

Irish Rail has ordered 150 modern freight wagons from UK-based company WH Davis for €44 million, with deliveries set to begin next year.
Rail Cargo Austria has signed contracts with three manufacturers for the supply of freight platforms worth a total of €747.3 million, although the exact number of units remains undisclosed

28.05.2025

Rail Cargo Austria Signs €747 Million Contracts with Three Manufacturers

Rail Cargo Austria has signed contracts with three manufacturers for the supply of freight platforms worth a total of €747.