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Technicians installing a Turntide battery system on a Hitachi Rail train

16.07.2026

Rail supplier news: Railmark expands as Urbanliner launches

ÖBB 4744 Desiro ML Cityjet at Attnang-Puchheim station

14.07.2026

300th Desiro ML train joins Austria’s Cityjet fleet

Passenger interior of the new Australind train

10.07.2026

Australind train service returns on Perth–Bunbury route

Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with RIVE Private Investment to supply up to fifty Vectron locomotives. Northrail will receive fifteen units, with maintenance lasting eight years.

21.02.2025

Siemens to supply Northrail with up to 50 Vectron locomotives under contract

Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with RIVE Private Investment to supply up to fifty Vectron locomotives. Northrail will receive fifteen units, with maintenance lasting eight years.
Belgrade to Purchase 100 Modern Trams to Improve Urban Transport.

21.02.2025

Belgrade to Purchase 100 Modern Trams to Improve Urban Transport

Belgrade to Purchase 100 Modern Trams to Improve Urban Transport. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The first Stadler TINA tram has arrived in Rostock and was presented to local authorities and the press

21.02.2025

The First Stadler TINA Tram Arrives in Rostock for Testing

The first Stadler TINA tram has arrived in Rostock and was presented to local authorities and the press. Testing will take place over the coming months, as it is scheduled for operation in 2025.
The Chinese corporation CRRC plans to open a factory in Brazil, choosing São Paulo state as the location.

20.02.2025

CRRC to Open a Factory in Brazil: Prospects and Investments

The Chinese corporation CRRC plans to open a factory in Brazil, choosing São Paulo state as the location. Authorities are considering setting up production at the former IESA plant in Araraquara.
Poland plans to acquire new trains to develop its national high-speed rail network. The project will be managed by the state-owned company CPK, which will finance the procurement of rolling stock and lease it to operators.

20.02.2025

Poland Invests in the Purchase of Trains for High-Speed Rail

Poland Invests in the Purchase of Trains for High-Speed Rail. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bursa Emek-City Hospital Metro Line has finalized a tender for 20 new wagons, but experts warn this number is insufficient. They urge officials to issue another tender to accommodate future passenger growth.

19.02.2025

Bursa Emek-City Hospital Metro Line: Tender Concludes Amid Capacity Concerns

Bursa Emek-City Hospital Metro Line: Tender Concludes Amid Capacity Concerns. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The NSW Government is implementing major improvements to the XPT rail fleet to enhance regional transport services. This investment aims to ensure reliability, safety, and passenger comfort while new trains remain under development.

19.02.2025

Upgrades Planned for Ageing XPT Rail Fleet Across NSW

The NSW Government is implementing major improvements to the XPT rail fleet to enhance regional transport services. This investment aims to ensure reliability, safety, and passenger comfort while new trains remain under development.
CRRC is planning to expand its operations in Hungary

19.02.2025

CRRC to Supply Freight Railcars for UAE and Oman Railways

CRRC has signed a contract to supply freight railcars for Hafeet Rail. This project will strengthen logistics links between the UAE and Oman, improving rail transport efficiency.
Trans Afghan Rail Project

19.02.2025

Pakistan Railways Accelerates the Delivery of Platforms and Freight Cars

Pakistan Railways plans to complete the delivery of 115 new platforms by April, accelerating the development of the transport system.
The value of Greenbrier orders for the quarter reached 670 million dollars

19.02.2025

Greenbrier and Wabtec to Supply Rolling Stock for COFCO Agribusiness

Greenbrier and Wabtec have signed a contract to supply railcars and locomotives to the COFCO agribusiness. The deal includes 979 railcars and 23 locomotives, ensuring transportation in Brazil.
Stadler train deliveries for Norway, initially scheduled for 2025, are now postponed until 2028.

19.02.2025

Stadler Train Deliveries to Norway Delayed Until 2028

Stadler Faces Production Delays Due to External Factors. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom has successfully completed the modernization of Ireland’s railways by installing the ETCS Level 1 system on a 120 km section in Dublin.

18.02.2025

Alstom Completed the Largest ETCS Level 1 Deployment Project in Ireland

Alstom Completed the Largest ETCS Level 1 Deployment Project in Ireland. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.