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Metra train on the Chicago-area network overseen by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority

02.09.2026

$1.5 Billion Transit Funding Accompanies NITA Launch

Railroad crossing image for the Chicago-Quad Cities rail project announcement

02.09.2026

Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project Receives Funding Extension

Infrastructure works inside the Fabro tunnel on the Florence–Rome line

31.08.2026

Florence–Rome Line Reopens With Temporary Slowdowns

Modern Stadler trains with a combined power system will be introduced in Thuringia. The new rolling stock will provide environmentally friendly transportation, passenger comfort, and reduced emissions.

10.02.2025

Stadler to Introduce Innovative Trains for Thuringia: Eco-Friendly and Convenient

Modern Stadler trains with a combined power system will be introduced in Thuringia. The new rolling stock will provide environmentally friendly transportation, passenger comfort, and reduced emissions.
Швейцарская компания Stadler переносит запуск поездов FLIRT Nordic Express в Норвегии на год

10.02.2025

Stadler Delays Train Launch in Norway by One Year

Swiss company Stadler is postponing the launch of FLIRT Nordic Express trains in Norway by one year. Norske Tog reports that the delay is caused by design issues and the aftermath of flooding in Sierre.
Swiss rail freight company Widmer Rail has ordered two Vectron electric locomotives with battery modules.

09.02.2025

Widmer Rail Invests in Battery-Powered Vectron Locomotives for Sustainable Freight

Swiss rail freight company Widmer Rail has ordered two Vectron electric locomotives with battery modules. This investment enhances operational efficiency while supporting sustainability efforts in the railway industry.
New London trains remain stuck in Spain due to depot delays and rising costs. The £942M project faces setbacks, causing disruptions to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) upgrade

08.02.2025

New London Trains Stuck in Spain Due to Costly Delays and Storage Issues

New London trains remain stuck in Spain due to depot delays and rising costs. The £942M project faces setbacks, causing disruptions to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) upgrade.
The Ministry of Development of Ukraine and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have signed a guarantee agreement for the modernization of electric locomotives

07.02.2025

Modernization of Electric Locomotives: Ministry of Development of Ukraine and EBRD Signed an Agreement

The Ministry of Development of Ukraine and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have signed a guarantee agreement for the modernization of electric locomotives.
The first low-floor NT2400 tram arrived in the capital of Croatia ahead of schedule.

07.02.2025

A New NT2400 Tram Arrives in Zagreb: Urban Transport Modernization

The first low-floor NT2400 tram arrived in the capital of Croatia ahead of schedule. In the coming days, the city transport operator ZET will begin its test operation.
FLIRT Evo was tested in the canton of Valais during a special demonstration ride. Stadler delivered the modern electric train to RegionAlps, enhancing public transport efficiency.

06.02.2025

FLIRT Evo: New Electric Train Tested in Switzerland

FLIRT Evo: A New Era for Swiss Rail Transport. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The American company Integral dx has unveiled a new series of switching locomotives with improved characteristics.

05.02.2025

Integral dx Introduced a New Line of Switching Locomotives

The American company Integral dx has unveiled a new series of switching locomotives with improved characteristics. The manufacturer offers locomotives with a power range of 660-1360 kW, a weight of 74-163 tons, and a tractive effort of 210-378 kN.
Thailand’s railway operator, State Railway of Thailand (SRT), plans to modernize passenger trains. The state-owned company will purchase 184 modern train cars for long-distance travel.

05.02.2025

Thailand Invests in New Long-Distance Trains to Modernize Transportation

Thailand’s railway operator, State Railway of Thailand (SRT), plans to modernize passenger trains. The state-owned company will purchase 184 modern train cars for long-distance travel.
Siemens Mobility has unveiled a full-scale model of an autonomous train for the Sydney Metro. It is designed for the 23-kilometer Western Sydney Airportline, connecting New South Wales’ capital with the airport

04.02.2025

Siemens Mobility Unveils the Design of Autonomous Trains for Sydney Metro

Siemens Mobility has unveiled a full-scale model of an autonomous train for the Sydney Metro. It is designed for the 23-kilometer Western Sydney Airportline, connecting New South Wales’ capital with the airport.
The national railway company MÁV is carrying out a large-scale modernization of its rolling stock. As part of the project, three Siemens Vectron electric locomotives have already arrived, highlighting the company’s railway transport development strategy

04.02.2025

MÁV Actively Upgrades Its Locomotive Fleet and Improves Railway Transport

The national railway company MÁV is carrying out a large-scale modernization of its rolling stock. As part of the project, three Siemens Vectron electric locomotives have already arrived, highlighting the company’s railway transport development strategy.
The Chinese company CRRC has completed preparations for shipping a new batch of Lagos metro trains. The local operator LAMATA reported that the modern four-car trains successfully passed factory tests.

04.02.2025

Lagos Metro Trains: A New Batch Ready for Shipment to Nigeria

The Chinese company CRRC has completed preparations for shipping a new batch of Lagos metro trains. The local operator LAMATA reported that the modern four-car trains successfully passed factory tests.