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Romania Abandons Purchase of Hydrogen Trains

26.08.2024

Romania Abandons Purchase of Hydrogen Trains: Funds Redirected to Highway Construction

Romania has decided to cancel the planned purchase of 12 hydrogen-powered trains, which would have cost a total of 360 million euros, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
SSIF Expands Fleet with Stadler Narrow-Gauge Trains

26.08.2024

SSIF Expands Fleet with Stadler Narrow-Gauge Trains for Vigezzina-Centovalli Line: Investments in Sustainable and Innovative Rail Solutions

The Italian railway operator Società Subalpina di Imprese Ferroviarie (SSIF) has expanded its fleet with an additional order for narrow-gauge trains from Stadler, under a Framework Agreement signed in December 2022, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
New Coradia Stream Trains from Alstom in Romania

23.08.2024

New Coradia Stream Trains from Alstom in Romania: Testing Completed and Ready for Launch

Alstom has completed dynamic tests of the Coradia Stream trains for Romania, marking a significant step towards their entry into service, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
LDz Cargo Lists Rolling Stock for €94,000

23.08.2024

Locomotive M62 at Auction: LDz Cargo Lists Rolling Stock for €94,000

LDz Cargo is putting the M62 locomotive up for sale, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia Acquires 20 New Hyundai Rotem Trains

23.08.2024

Ukraine and South Korea: Agreement on the Purchase of 20 Intercity+ Trains for Ukrzaliznytsia

On August 21, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified a framework agreement between the Ukrainian government and the Republic of Korea, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Georgia Terminates Contract for Supply of Russian Mainline Electric Locomotives

22.08.2024

Georgia Terminates Contract for Supply of Russian Mainline Electric Locomotives

On August 12, the board of directors of "Georgian Railways" (GR) decided to terminate the contract with Georgia Ltd, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
LTG Cargo Ukraine: Collaboration Ensures Full Compliance with Sanctions

22.08.2024

LTG Cargo Ukraine and AEQUO Law Firm: Collaboration Ensures Full Compliance with Sanctions

LTG Cargo Ukraine has partnered with the law firm AEQUO to ensure strict adherence to sanctions requirements, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Malaysia Purchases 62 Trains from CRRC for $2.4 Billion

21.08.2024

Malaysia Purchases 62 Trains from CRRC for $2.4 Billion to Modernize its Railway Network

The Chinese corporation CRRC has signed a contract with Malaysia's railway operator KTMB for the supply of 62 modern trains, which include 36 three-car electric trains, 12 six-car trains, and 14 trains equipped with diesel engines, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Indian Railways Cancels Tender for 100 New Vande Bharat Trains

20.08.2024

Indian Railways Cancels Tender for 100 New Vande Bharat Trains Worth $3.64 Billion: What Went Wrong?

Indian Railways (IR) has canceled a major tender worth 300 billion rupees ($3. 64 billion) for the procurement of 100 new Vande Bharat trains with sleeper cars, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Stadler Unveils First Citylink Tram-Train

20.08.2024

Stadler Unveils First Citylink Tram-Train: High-Speed Transport for Saarbahn and VDV

Stadler has unveiled the first Citylink tram-train, developed under a major contract with the German-Austrian consortium VDV, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Skoda Group Wins Tender for Supply of 20 Electric Trains to Bulgaria

18.08.2024

Skoda Group Wins Tender for Supply of 20 Electric Trains to Bulgaria: Bid 30% Cheaper Than Competitor

Skoda Group has won the tender to supply 20 single-decker electric trains to Bulgaria, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
France to Purchase 8 Hybrid Trains for €56 Million

18.08.2024

France to Purchase 8 Hybrid Trains for €56 Million: Modernization of the Narrow Gauge Line Nice – Digne-les-Bains

The modernization plan by French passenger carrier Chemins de Fer de Provence includes the purchase of eight hybrid trains at a cost of €56 million, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.