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producing passenger cars

05.11.2024

Stadler Kazakhstan Starts Producing Passenger Cars to Boost Transportation Sector

In 2025, Stadler Kazakhstan will begin producing passenger cars, planning to manufacture up to 100 units yearly. Kanat Sharlapayev, Minister of Industry, announced this at a government meeting on economic development.
Alstom will deliver 117 locomotives

05.11.2024

Alstom will deliver 117 locomotives to modernize Kazakhstan’s railways by 2028

This contract was signed at the Kazakhstan-France Business Council meeting in Paris. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
fleet modernization and train upgrades

05.11.2024

EU Supports PKP Intercity’s Fleet Modernization and Train Upgrades with €500 Million Grant

PKP Intercity received a €500 million grant for fleet modernization and train upgrades. Poland’s national railway operator signed an agreement with the EU’s Center for Transport Projects, which allocated funding to buy new locomotives and modernize train carriages.
shunting locomotive

05.11.2024

Express Service OOD delivered two ES3000 battery locomotives to the “Nadezhda” rail depot

Express Service OOD delivered two ES3000 battery locomotives to the “Nadezhda” rail depot, completing a smooth delivery and training process.
Stadler

31.10.2024

Stadler to Deliver New Three-Car Trains for Lisbon Metro Expansion

Swiss company Stadler Rail signed a contract with Metropolitano de Lisboa to deliver 24 new three-car ML-24 trains. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
railway operator

31.10.2024

EIB Provides €300 Million Grant to Czech Railway Operator for Modernization Efforts

The European Investment Bank is providing €300 million to the Czech railway operator for modernization and green transport improvements.
purchase of diesel trains

31.10.2024

Purchase of Diesel Trains: Polregio Updates Its Fleet with Used Vehicles

The Polish operator Polregio announced a tender for the purchase of diesel trains, focusing on used models. This decision aims to modernize its aging fleet, which has been in service for 40 years.
electric locomotives for Ukrzaliznytsia

30.10.2024

EBRD to Provide €300 Million for Electric Locomotives for Ukrzaliznytsia’s Fleet Upgrade

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will fund electric locomotives for Ukrzaliznytsia. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
to supply high-speed trains

30.10.2024

Alstom to Supply High-Speed Trains for Morocco’s Expanding Railway Network

Alstom has signed a contract to supply high-speed trains for Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF). This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
rail tank cars

29.10.2024

Nymwag to Supply SPINA Rail Tank Cars to VKS in 2025

The Czech company Nymwag agreed to supply 40 SPINA rail tank cars for VKS. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Citylink tram-trains

24.10.2024

Stadler: Citylink tram-trains for Salt Lake City

Stadler Rail has signed a contract to supply up to 80 Citylink tram-trains to Salt Lake City. These trains will improve capacity and speed in the UTA TRAX network.
Wabtec

22.10.2024

Wabtec Plans to Deliver Locomotives Worth $405 Million to Kazakhstan

Wabtec plans to deliver locomotives worth $405 million to Kazakhstan’s “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” (KTZ) railway company. This contract will modernize their fleet and support the increasing demand for freight transportation.