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New CAF automatic train during testing on the Madrid Metro network

31.08.2026

Madrid Metro Line 6 driverless trains start night testing

Purple Line light rail vehicle testing beneath the Baltimore-Washington Parkway

20.07.2026

Purple Line Live Wire Testing Reaches Bethesda Station

CAF ATR 465 tilting diesel multiple unit at the Velim test circuit

17.07.2026

ATR 465 Train Test Reaches 150 km/h Across Sardinia

In Madrid, CAF showcased an automated metro train from the Inneo platform on the square. The full-scale lead car stands on display at Plaza de Colón until late April

03.04.2025

Automated Metro Train by CAF Unveiled in Madrid

In Madrid, CAF showcased an automated metro train from the Inneo platform on the square. The full-scale lead car stands on display at Plaza de Colón until late April.
Stadler will deliver 14 new FLIRT electric trains to the operator Koleje Mazowieckie. Thus, the Polish carrier strengthens its network and enhances passenger comfort.

02.04.2025

FLIRT Electric Trains: Stadler to Supply 14 New Units to Poland

Stadler will deliver 14 new FLIRT electric trains to the operator Koleje Mazowieckie. Thus, the Polish carrier strengthens its network and enhances passenger comfort.
Škoda Group will supply Brno with Trams ForCity Smart 45T, totaling 40 units. The city’s transport operator, DPMB, received the first tram on March 26, 2025

02.04.2025

Trams ForCity Smart 45T to Upgrade Brno’s Transport

Škoda Group will supply Brno with Trams ForCity Smart 45T, totaling 40 units. The city’s transport operator, DPMB, received the first tram on March 26, 2025.
Chinese CRRC and South Korean Sung Shin RST compete in a tender for the supply of locomotives to Uganda worth $48M.

02.04.2025

Supply of Locomotives to Uganda: Who Will Win the Tender?

Chinese CRRC and South Korean Sung Shin RST compete in a tender for the supply of locomotives to Uganda worth $48M. CSI and Dalian Lambo Machinery also submitted bids, but they lack production facilities.
PKP Intercity actively expands its passenger wagon fleet for better service by 2030. Management plans to increase the number from 1900 to over 2200 units

02.04.2025

PKP Intercity Expands Train Fleet by 2030

PKP Intercity actively expands its passenger wagon fleet for better service by 2030. Management plans to increase the number from 1900 to over 2200 units.
Nagpur Metro launched a tender for supplying 16 three-car trains within 2.5 years

01.04.2025

Nagpur Metro Announces Tender for New Train Supply

Nagpur Metro launched a tender for supplying 16 three-car trains within 2. 5 years.
Medha Servo Drives will deliver 57 eight-car trains to Kolkata Metro by 2027.

01.04.2025

Kolkata Metro to Receive 57 New Trains by 2027

Medha Servo Drives will deliver 57 eight-car trains to Kolkata Metro by 2027. The first two trains arrive in April 2025, with others following later.
Siemens Mobility successfully completed the delivery of 25 modern S700 trams to San Diego. Low-Floor Trams San Diego will improve comfort and accessibility for passengers.

31.03.2025

Low-Floor Trams San Diego: Siemens Completes Delivery

Siemens Mobility successfully completed the delivery of 25 modern S700 trams to San Diego. Low-Floor Trams San Diego will improve comfort and accessibility for passengers.
French company Alstom will deliver High-Speed Avelia Horizon Trains in Morocco to ONCF. The €781M contract covers 18 advanced train sets

31.03.2025

High-Speed Avelia Horizon Trains in Morocco Boost Transport

French company Alstom will deliver High-Speed Avelia Horizon Trains in Morocco to ONCF. The €781M contract covers 18 advanced train sets.
Budapest launched the New Trams of Budapest by CAF on March 22, 2025. They enhance transport in the Ferencváros district.

31.03.2025

New Trams of Budapest Start Operating in Hungary’s Capital

Budapest launched the New Trams of Budapest by CAF on March 22, 2025. They enhance transport in the Ferencváros district.
Wabtec will deliver 50 Evolution Wabtec Locomotives to Brazil for Vale. Production starts in Contagem, with shipments beginning in 2026

31.03.2025

Evolution Wabtec Locomotives Conquer Brazil’s Market

Wabtec will deliver 50 Evolution Wabtec Locomotives to Brazil for Vale. Production starts in Contagem, with shipments beginning in 2026.
Hyundai Rotem prepares unmanned trains of Istanbul at the Eurotem factory in Adapazarı. Istanbul’s municipality shared a video showcasing the assembly of new metro trains

31.03.2025

Hyundai Rotem Prepares Unmanned Trains of Istanbul for Metro

Hyundai Rotem prepares unmanned trains of Istanbul at the Eurotem factory in Adapazarı. Istanbul’s municipality shared a video showcasing the assembly of new metro trains.