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Between 2026 and 2030, Kinki Sharyo will complete the final assembly of 91 metro trains for Los Angeles at its facility in Palmdale, working in partnership with Hyundai Rotem, which secured a major U.S. contract.

19.05.2025

Kinki Sharyo to Assemble Metro Trains for Los Angeles

Between 2026 and 2030, Kinki Sharyo will complete the final assembly of 91 metro trains for Los Angeles at its facility in Palmdale, working in partnership with Hyundai Rotem, which secured a major U.
Alstom has begun testing a driverless metro train set to operate on the new Line 18, connecting Orly Airport to Versailles in the Paris metropolitan area.

19.05.2025

Alstom Prepares to Launch Driverless Metro Train in Paris

Alstom has begun testing a driverless metro train set to operate on the new Line 18, connecting Orly Airport to Versailles in the Paris metropolitan area.

19.05.2025

Ukrzaliznytsia to Receive 10 New Battery Locomotives by 2027

Ukrzaliznytsia will receive 10 ES3000 battery locomotives over the next two years, marking the largest contract for Bulgarian manufacturer Express Service OOD in the field of shunting traction equipment.
Czech Railways has launched a public tender to upgrade its Class 754 diesel-electric locomotives, aiming to enhance operations on non-electrified regional routes and ensure network reliability

18.05.2025

Czech Railways Launches Tender to Modernise Diesel Locomotives

Czech Railways has launched a public tender to upgrade its Class 754 diesel-electric locomotives, aiming to enhance operations on non-electrified regional routes and ensure network reliability.
Croatia has launched its first battery-electric train into commercial operation, signaling a new phase in the country’s sustainable transportation strategy

18.05.2025

Croatia Launches First Battery-Electric Train for Public Service

Croatia has launched its first battery-electric train into commercial operation, signaling a new phase in the country’s sustainable transportation strategy.
Hyundai Rotem secured a $298 million contract to supply automated trainsets for a new subway line in Taichung, Taiwan, boosting mobility in the city of 2.8 million residents

18.05.2025

Hyundai Rotem Secures $298 Million Subway Contract in Taiwan

Hyundai Rotem secured a $298 million contract to supply automated trainsets for a new subway line in Taichung, Taiwan, boosting mobility in the city of 2.
Queensland is offering the public an early look at its next-generation trains, showcasing a life-sized prototype that highlights the future of regional transportation.

16.05.2025

Queensland Reveals New Trains Ahead of 2027 Rollout

Queensland is offering the public an early look at its next-generation trains, showcasing a life-sized prototype that highlights the future of regional transportation.
Mitsubishi has delivered the first two Rubber-Tyred Trains to Singapore, where they are now undergoing tests before entering service by year-end

16.05.2025

Mitsubishi Delivers First Rubber-Tyred Trains to Singapore

Mitsubishi has delivered the first two Rubber-Tyred Trains to Singapore, where they are now undergoing tests before entering service by year-end.
Netinera has announced a competitive tender for 50 high-speed trains as it prepares to enter Germany’s intercity market and compete with Deutsche Bahn’s long-held dominance

16.05.2025

Netinera Plans Major High-Speed Rail Expansion in Germany

Netinera has announced a competitive tender for 50 high-speed trains as it prepares to enter Germany’s intercity market and compete with Deutsche Bahn’s long-held dominance.
CRRC has started dynamic tests on its new metro train for Bogotá, simulating real operation before shipment to Colombia in September.

16.05.2025

CRRC Begins Testing Metro Train for Bogotá Transit Line

CRRC has started dynamic tests on its new metro train for Bogotá, simulating real operation before shipment to Colombia in September.
CRRC has delivered the first two ETS3 electric trains to Malaysia, aiming to modernize intercity transport and boost local manufacturing under a 2020 contract.

16.05.2025

CRRC Delivers New ETS3 Trains to Malaysia for Trial Use

CRRC has delivered the first two ETS3 electric trains to Malaysia, aiming to modernize intercity transport and boost local manufacturing under a 2020 contract.
The first mainline electric locomotive made in China has arrived in Kazakhstan from CRRC and will soon undergo mandatory certification tests

13.05.2025

China Delivers First Mainline Electric Locomotive CEA1 to Kazakhstan

The first mainline electric locomotive made in China has arrived in Kazakhstan from CRRC and will soon undergo mandatory certification tests.