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Driverless Thessaloniki Metro train during testing

31.08.2026

Kalamaria Extension Opens With Five New Stations

Works at the future 14-Bis-Saracura station in São Paulo

31.08.2026

14-Bis-Saracura Station Halted by Archaeological Finds

New CAF automatic train during testing on the Madrid Metro network

31.08.2026

Madrid Metro Line 6 driverless trains start night testing

Egypt will invest up to $300 million in producing trains for the new Alexandria Metro line, which is scheduled to launch operations by 2026.

07.05.2025

Egypt Expands Alexandria Metro with New Train Fleet

Egypt will invest up to $300 million in producing trains for the new Alexandria Metro line, which is scheduled to launch operations by 2026.
Elron has announced plans to purchase six high-speed electric trains powered by 25 kV AC for operation on the Rail Baltica route with a 1435 mm standard gauge.

06.05.2025

Elron invests in next-generation trains for Rail Baltica

Elron has announced plans to purchase six high-speed electric trains powered by 25 kV AC for operation on the Rail Baltica route with a 1435 mm standard gauge.
Alstom has unveiled the first of 21 Coradia Stream trains for a new regional fleet linking South Tyrol in Italy and Tyrol in Austria, strengthening cross-border rail connectivity.

05.05.2025

Alstom Launches First Cross-Border Train for Tyrol–South Tyrol

Alstom has unveiled the first of 21 Coradia Stream trains for a new regional fleet linking South Tyrol in Italy and Tyrol in Austria, strengthening cross-border rail connectivity.
Ukrzaliznytsia has strengthened its rolling stock by adding six new sleeper cars, produced by the Kryukiv Railway Car Building Works (KRCBW) for socially important routes.

05.05.2025

Ukrzaliznytsia Receives New Sleeper Cars from KRCBW

Ukrzaliznytsia has strengthened its rolling stock by adding six new sleeper cars, produced by the Kryukiv Railway Car Building Works (KRCBW) for socially important routes.
Tyne and Wear Metro has resumed operations with its new train fleet after resolving a temporary suspension caused by door mechanism issues earlier this month.

02.05.2025

Tyne and Wear Metro Resumes Service After Fleet Suspension

Tyne and Wear Metro has resumed operations with its new train fleet after resolving a temporary suspension caused by door mechanism issues earlier this month.
South Africa’s High Court has invalidated the 2014 locomotive contract between Transnet and Wabtec South Africa Technologies. The $428.7 million deal covered the purchase of 233 diesel locomotives.

02.05.2025

South African Court Invalidates Wabtec Locomotive Contract

South Africa’s High Court has invalidated the 2014 locomotive contract between Transnet and Wabtec South Africa Technologies.
The first Bogotá Metro train built in China has entered dynamic testing in Changchun, with delivery to Colombia expected by the end of September this year

02.05.2025

First Bogotá Metro Train Begins Dynamic Tests in China

The first Bogotá Metro train built in China has entered dynamic testing in Changchun, with delivery to Colombia expected by the end of September this year.
Slovak national railway operator ZSSK has signed a contract with Stadler to supply up to four new KISS electric trains worth approximately €100 million, designated for the route between Bratislava and Žilina.

01.05.2025

ZSSK Invests in New Electric Trains to Modernize Regional Travel

Slovak national railway operator ZSSK has signed a contract with Stadler to supply up to four new KISS electric trains worth approximately €100 million, designated for the route between Bratislava and Žilina.
Azerbaijan has signed a $26 million contract with China’s CRRC Ziyang to purchase seven mainline AC50 locomotives and spare parts.

01.05.2025

Azerbaijan Buys CRRC Locomotives to Modernize Network

Azerbaijan has signed a $26 million contract with China’s CRRC Ziyang to purchase seven mainline AC50 locomotives and spare parts.
On April 25, 2025, the city of Liège officially launched its first modern tram line, marking a significant step in public transport and infrastructure development.

30.04.2025

Modern tram returns to the streets of Liège

On April 25, 2025, the city of Liège officially launched its first modern tram line, marking a significant step in public transport and infrastructure development.
Vossloh Rolling Stock has delivered the first DE 18 locomotive to Sweden, where Northrail will deploy it across routes in Sweden and Norway

30.04.2025

Vossloh Rolling Stock delivers first DE 18 to Sweden

Vossloh Rolling Stock has delivered the first DE 18 locomotive to Sweden, where Northrail will deploy it across routes in Sweden and Norway.
Uzbekistan has launched ten new passenger railcars on the tourist route between Tashkent and Khiva, taking another step toward developing its transport infrastructure and domestic tourism.

30.04.2025

Uzbekistan Launches New Railcars on Tashkent–Khiva Route

Uzbekistan has launched ten new passenger railcars on the tourist route between Tashkent and Khiva, taking another step toward developing its transport infrastructure and domestic tourism.