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New CAF automatic train during testing on the Madrid Metro network

31.08.2026

Madrid Metro Line 6 driverless trains start night testing

Renfe Class 452 high-capacity train during testing near Mataró

28.08.2026

Renfe high-capacity trains to join Málaga C-1 in 2028

Official illustrative image of a Vande Bharat Sleeper train

28.08.2026

Vande Bharat Sleeper Prototype Now Due in March 2027

Škoda Group

16.12.2024

Škoda Group to Deliver New Trams and Extend Fleet for Tampere

Škoda Group signed a €70 million contract to supply 7 new ForCity trams to Tampere. The deal also includes maintenance for 10 years and extensions for 8 trams.
CRRC

16.12.2024

CRRC Certifies a New Car Transport Wagon for the European Market

CRRC received the TSI certification for the Laaeffrs 560. 6 wagon model developed for DB Cargo.
Stadler

14.12.2024

Stadler Secures Major Contract for Swiss Hybrid Locomotives

Stadler has secured a $100M contract to supply 11 hybrid locomotives for Swiss railways. This agreement will modernize the fleets of the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn).
LTG Cargo

13.12.2024

LTG Cargo Expands its Fleet for Bulk Cargo Transportation in Lithuania

LTG Cargo Expands its Fleet for Bulk Cargo Transportation in Lithuania. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Shunting Battery Locomotive

13.12.2024

Shunting Battery Locomotive: A Sustainable Solution for France’s Rail Industry

A new shunting battery locomotive has been delivered to SNCF for use at Technicentre Est Européen. This delivery marks a significant milestone in decarbonizing the French rail industry.
Alstom Introduced the X’Trapolis 2.0 Electric Train

13.12.2024

Alstom Introduced the X’Trapolis 2.0 Electric Train for Melbourne

Alstom Introduced the X’Trapolis 2. 0 Electric Train for Melbourne Commuters.
Delivery of Tram Cars

12.12.2024

Delivery of Tram Cars by CAF: Modernizing Vitoria-Gasteiz’s Transport Network

Delivery of Tram Cars by CAF is part of Euskotren’s initiative to modernize the region’s transport system. The €20 million contract includes three seven-section tram cars for Vitoria-Gasteiz.
VIA Rail Canada

12.12.2024

VIA Rail Canada Modernizes Its Fleet with New Locomotives and Passenger Cars

VIA Rail Canada has announced plans to update its fleet with modern locomotives and cars. The company aims to improve passenger experiences and adopt sustainable technologies across its rail network.
Proxima Train Purchase

12.12.2024

Proxima Train Purchase Funded by Banking Consortium

Proxima Train Purchase was supported by a €500 million loan from a banking consortium led by HCOB. The funds will be used to acquire 12 high-speed Avelia Horizon trains from Alstom.
Kazakhstan increased its railroad engineering production

12.12.2024

KTZ Raises 75 Billion Tenge Through Bond Issuance to Modernize Fleet

The national railway operator KTZ plans to issue bonds worth 75 billion tenge ($150 million). Each bond will have a nominal value of 1,000 tenge and will be placed domestically.
Talgo

11.12.2024

Talgo Challenges $122 Million Penalty for Train Delivery Delays

Talgo faces a $122 million penalty from Renfe for delayed high-speed train deliveries, citing new justifications. The train manufacturer remains determined to challenge the fine through firm arguments.
CAF to Supply Metro Trains

11.12.2024

CAF to Supply Metro Trains to Colombia and Chile in Major Contracts

The Spanish company CAF has signed two contracts to supply metro trains to Colombia and Chile. The total contract value exceeds €200 million, demonstrating the company’s global success in transport solutions.