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ZSSK Plans to Purchase Up to 40 Contact-Accumulator Trains

09.08.2024

ZSSK Plans to Purchase Up to 40 Contact-Accumulator Trains: New Opportunities for Slovak Rail Transport

Slovak national carrier ZSSK plans to purchase up to 40 contact-accumulator trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
60th anniversary of Japan's high-speed rail

09.08.2024

JR Central to Purchase 17 New Shinkansen N700S Trains: Deliveries to Begin in 2026

The Japanese railway company JR Central continues to expand its fleet of high-speed trains by announcing the acquisition of an additional 17 Shinkansen N700S trainsets, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Avril trains

09.08.2024

Renfe Threatens Talgo with a Multi-Million Euro Fine

The Spanish national railway company, Renfe, is once again preparing to fine the train manufacturer Talgo, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Israel Railways to Purchase 90 Hybrid Locomotives

08.08.2024

Israel Railways to Purchase 90 Hybrid Locomotives: Fleet Renewal Worth Billions of Dollars

Israel Railways (IR) has announced the commencement of the bidding process for the procurement of 90 hybrid mainline locomotives, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Uzbekistan to Purchase 38 Locomotives

08.08.2024

Uzbekistan to Purchase 38 Locomotives: $181 Million Comprehensive Modernization

Following a recent meeting led by the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a decision was made to expand the country’s railway fleet, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Battery-Powered Tram-Trains Put into Operation

08.08.2024

Argentina: Battery-Powered Tram-Trains Put into Operation

Battery-powered tram-trains, manufactured by the Chinese company CRRC, have been put into operation in Argentina, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
New Tender for 90 Low-Floor Trams

07.08.2024

Krakow Updates Its Tram Fleet: New Tender for 90 Low-Floor Trams

The operator of Krakow's tram system, MPK SA Krakow, has announced a relaunch of the tender for the supply of 90 new trams, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
New Metro Line to Begin Operation in 2028

06.08.2024

Bangkok: New Orange Metro Line to Begin Operation in 2028 — Investments, Timelines, and Expected Passenger Flow

On July 30, 2024, an investment deal was signed in Thailand, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
New passenger Carriages for Madaraka Express

06.08.2024

New passenger Carriages for Madaraka Express Arrived in Kenya

On July 22, 2024, a ceremony for the reception of new passenger carriages for the Madaraka Express took place in Kenya, reports the railway transport news portal Railway Supply, citing Railways Africa.
Kazakhstan to Procure 559 Locomotives by 2028

05.08.2024

Kazakhstan to Procure 559 Locomotives by 2028: Details of the Major Railway Fleet Upgrade

Kazakhstan plans to significantly expand its locomotive fleet in the coming years, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bilbao Invests €736 Million in New Trains and CBTC System for Metro

05.08.2024

Bilbao Invests €736 Million in New Trains and CBTC System for Metro

The authorities in Bilbao have announced a major investment program for the Bilbao Metro, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
PKP Intercity has added two more Griffin locomotives to its fleet

05.08.2024

Polish passenger company PKP Intercity has added two more Griffin locomotives to its fleet

Manufacturer Newag delivered the Griffin locomotives as part of a contract for the supply of 20 units, according to the railway transport news portal Railway Supply, citing Nakolei.