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Renfe Class 452 high-capacity train during testing near Mataró

28.08.2026

Renfe high-capacity trains to join Málaga C-1 in 2028

Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed train at Paris Gare de Lyon

20.08.2026

Australia Wants Proven High-Speed Trains, Not New Ones

Eurostar e300 train under overhead wires in Brussels

18.08.2026

Eurostar Retrofits 1990s Trains While Waiting for Its New Fleet

Alstom Wins $2.4 Billion Contract from New York’s MTA

05.07.2025

Alstom Wins $2.4 Billion Contract from New York’s MTA

Alstom has signed a €2 billion ($2. 4 billion) contract with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority to deliver 316 M-9A railcars by 2032 for LIRR and Metro-North service.
Alstom delivered its first state-of-the-art metro train to Turin on July 3, 2025, advancing the city’s Line 1 expansion and modernization efforts with enhanced technology and improved passenger comfort

04.07.2025

Alstom Delivers First High-Tech Metro Train to Turin Line 1

Alstom delivered its first state-of-the-art metro train to Turin on July 3, 2025, advancing the city’s Line 1 expansion and modernization efforts with enhanced technology and improved passenger comfort.
GVB to remain public transport operator in Amsterdam

04.07.2025

Amsterdam Expands Public Transport with New GVB Contract

Amsterdam confirmed GVB will continue operating its metro, tram, bus, and ferry services under a new contract focused on growth and sustainability.
CRRC has found itself at the center of controversy after U.S. Customs detained Chinese components intended for train assembly at its Massachusetts facility

04.07.2025

CRRC Faces Risk of Train Assembly Halt in the U.S.

CRRC has found itself at the center of controversy after U. S.
The launch of Siemens Mobility’s new Inspiro trains on London’s Piccadilly line has been pushed to the second half of 2026, although the initial plan scheduled operations for late 2025

02.07.2025

Delay in Launch of Siemens Mobility Trains in London

The launch of Siemens Mobility’s new Inspiro trains on London’s Piccadilly line has been pushed to the second half of 2026, although the initial plan scheduled operations for late 2025.
Pesa has secured a new contract with Rail Capital Partners for the supply of five next-generation Gama 3.0 electric locomotives, with delivery scheduled for 2026.

02.07.2025

Pesa Delivers New Gama 3.0 Locomotives for Polish Rail Sector

Pesa has secured a new contract with Rail Capital Partners for the supply of five next-generation Gama 3. 0 electric locomotives, with delivery scheduled for 2026.
Construction of the first two ES3000 battery locomotives for Ukrzaliznytsia is progressing rapidly

02.07.2025

First ES3000 Locomotives from Express Service for UZ

Construction of the first two ES3000 battery locomotives for Ukrzaliznytsia is progressing rapidly. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The first train for the Singapore–Malaysia RTS Link was officially unveiled by both countries’ transport ministers at the Singapore Rail Test Centre on June 30

01.07.2025

First train for Singapore–Malaysia RTS Link officially unveiled

The first train for the Singapore–Malaysia RTS Link was officially unveiled by both countries’ transport ministers at the Singapore Rail Test Centre on June 30.
Siemens Mobility Launches First Battery-Electric Passenger Locomotive in North America

01.07.2025

Siemens Mobility Launches First Battery-Electric Passenger Locomotive in North America

Siemens Mobility has launched the Charger B+AC, North America’s first battery-electric passenger locomotive, combining sustainable technology with high-speed rail performance in a single dual-powered platform.
In June, Škoda Group completed the delivery of 22 ForCity Smart 40T trams to public transport operator PMDP in Plzeň, enabling the city to fully phase out its high-floor Tatra trams.

30.06.2025

Škoda Group Completes ForCity Smart Tram Delivery to Plzeň

In June, Škoda Group completed the delivery of 22 ForCity Smart 40T trams to public transport operator PMDP in Plzeň, enabling the city to fully phase out its high-floor Tatra trams.

29.06.2025

MTA commuter railcar order brings 300+ trains to New York

The New York MTA commuter railcar order will deliver 316 new trains by 2032 to modernize the LIRR and Metro-North and replace outdated units across the metro region.
Montreal Awards Siemens Contract for New Train Locomotives

29.06.2025

Montreal Awards Siemens Contract for New Train Locomotives

Montreal has awarded Siemens Mobility a contract for 10 Charger locomotives to replace its aging rail fleet with modern, fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly alternatives.