Procurement of Railway Rolling Stock

SBB has planned an investment of €2. 1 billion to introduce 116 double-decker trains from Siemens Mobility to improve services in the Zurich S-Bahn and Western Switzerland networks.

The company that has received this $297 million contract is Titagarh Rail Systems Limited. The awarding of this contract to the company marks a significant step in the modernization process of metro rail services in India.

CRRC, a rolling stock manufacturer based in China, signed a deal for supplying 11 trains for Guadalajara’s light metro, which is part of a larger scheme for modernizing Guadalajara’s public transport system.

The public transport authority for Lille has contracted Siemens Mobility for 57 automated metro trains to replace the aging fleet of VAL 206 for €445.

The Siemens and Stadler trams are moving European tram technology forward in America, with operators in Cleveland and Salt Lake City each placing orders for their S200 and Citylink models.

The Baku Metro is extending its international collaborations, and now Baku Metro is going to choose a supplier for new trains coming from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, or China.

The new trains will comprise Avelia Stream Nordic X80 trains, which will constitute the framework for Sweden’s extensive fleet renewal scheme.

The Bilbao Metro will be subject to an €800m refurbishment project, which will see 37 modern trains replace old ones. This will improve transport in the Basque Country.

Siemens Mobility has unveiled next-generation Mireo and Mireo Plus B trains for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland to enhance regional mobility, support sustainability goals, and deliver superior passenger experience by December 2026.

The Scotrail company has unveiled plans for an extensive tendering process with the intent to deliver 69 electric or battery electric units to transport their suburban trains faster and with lower carbon emissions.

Kawasaki Rail Car has secured a large contract with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for the supply of 378 R268-series metro trains, estimated to be worth $1.

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Wabtec to provide financial support of $1.