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Woman beside a Kazakhstan passenger train used for women-only carriage service

31.08.2026

Almaty–Tashkent Women-Only Carriage Starts October 1

CARGOUNIT Vectron locomotive hauling a container train in Germany

01.08.2026

Rail Freight Weekly Review: July 26–August 1, 2026

Freight wagons passing a grain elevator near Shu station in Kazakhstan

27.07.2026

KTZ Freight Volumes Reach 157.1m Tonnes in H1 2026

In Astana, at the TSO “Stadler Kazakhstan” factory, mass production of passenger trains for JSC “Passenger Transportation,” a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), has begun

10.04.2025

Stadler Train Production in Astana: The Start of Mass Production

In Astana, at the TSO “Stadler Kazakhstan” factory, mass production of passenger trains for JSC “Passenger Transportation,” a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), has begun.
The Chinese company launched CRRC locomotives certification for the EAEU in April. Russian authorities issued certificates for CKD6S and CKD9C systems.

09.04.2025

CRRC Locomotives Expand to EAEU Market via Certification

The Chinese company launched CRRC locomotives certification for the EAEU in April. Russian authorities issued certificates for CKD6S and CKD9C systems.
Belgian Court Urges Halt to SNCB Train Contract with Spanish Firm

08.04.2025

Belgian Court Challenges SNCB Train Contract with CAF

Belgian Court Urges Halt to SNCB Train Contract with Spanish Firm. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Kraków Secures Major Tram Deal with Pesa Bydgoszcz

08.04.2025

Kraków Boosts Transit with Pesa Tram Deal

Kraków Secures Major Tram Deal with Pesa Bydgoszcz. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Hyundai Rotem Secures Major Taiwan Metro Deal Worth 415 Billion Won.

08.04.2025

Hyundai Rotem Wins Major Taiwan Metro Contract in 2025

Hyundai Rotem Secures Major Taiwan Metro Deal Worth 415 Billion Won. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Alstom’s Henri Poupart-Lafarge to advance the Cairo Metro. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir attended too

07.04.2025

Egypt’s President and Alstom CEO Boost Cairo Metro Growth

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Alstom’s Henri Poupart-Lafarge to advance the Cairo Metro. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir attended too.
Hitachi Rail will build battery hybrid trains for Grand Central at its Newton Aycliffe factory. This $381m contract replaces the operator’s fleet and adds 400,000 seats yearly.

05.04.2025

Hitachi Tri-Mode Trains Boost Arriva’s Rail Future

Arriva Boosts Rail Innovation with Hitachi’s Tri-Mode Trains. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Network Rail recently secured Network Rail contracts worth $1.44 billion with four suppliers. These agreements start in April 2025 to enhance railway systems.

04.04.2025

Network Rail Contracts Boost Railway Maintenance with $1.44B Deal

Network Rail Invests $1. 44 Billion in On-Track Maintenance Contracts.
Stadler Boosts Italy’s Rail Sector with Over 100 Custom Trains

04.04.2025

Stadler Expands Custom Train Deliveries in Italy

Stadler Boosts Italy’s Rail Sector with Over 100 Custom Trains. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Hitachi Rail will build battery hybrid trains for Grand Central at its Newton Aycliffe factory. This $381m contract replaces the operator’s fleet and adds 400,000 seats yearly.

03.04.2025

Battery Hybrid Trains Power Hitachi’s $381m Deal

Hitachi Rail will build battery hybrid trains for Grand Central at its Newton Aycliffe factory. This $381m contract replaces the operator’s fleet and adds 400,000 seats yearly.
Rio Tinto invests in local rail car production in Western Australia, creating jobs and enhancing the Pilbara supply chain with sustainable manufacturing solutions.

03.04.2025

Rio Tinto Launches Local Rail Car Production in Australia

Rio Tinto starts building rail cars in Western Australia to strengthen local industry. This move enhances its global iron ore operations efficiently.
CAF delivered the first Civity Nordic train to Sweden for testing. The unit arrived from Beasain, Spain, to the Nesjö depot

03.04.2025

Civity Nordic: First Train Arrives in Sweden for Testing

CAF delivered the first Civity Nordic train to Sweden for testing. The unit arrived from Beasain, Spain, to the Nesjö depot.