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ÖBB 4744 Desiro ML Cityjet at Attnang-Puchheim station

14.07.2026

300th Desiro ML train joins Austria’s Cityjet fleet

Passenger interior of the new Australind train

10.07.2026

Australind train service returns on Perth–Bunbury route

Eurostar e320 at London St Pancras International

10.07.2026

Eurostar Economic Contribution Estimated at 2 Billion GBP

EUR 3 billion for Czech rail infrastructure in 2026

06.04.2026

Czech railway infrastructure gets record 2026 funding

Record investment in Czech railway infrastructure will reach around EUR 3 billion in 2026. That is the highest amount ever allocated to the sector.
PKP Intercity gets first 6 of 50 Combo railcars

06.04.2026

Modernised Combo railcars begin joining PKP Intercity

PKP Intercity Combo railcars are starting to join the operator’s fleet. The first six of 50 multifunctional vehicles modernised by H.
Santo Domingo Metro Line 2C gets first Metropolis trains

06.04.2026

Alstom delivers first Line 2C trains to Santo Domingo Metro

Santo Domingo Metro Metropolis trains have begun arriving for the Line 2 extension. Alstom has delivered the first two of eight new three-car units.
P5 overhauls for Traxx locomotives: New Alstom contract signed

01.04.2026

Alstom signs PLN 96m deal for P5 overhauls for Traxx locomotives

Regarding P5 overhauls for Traxx locomotives, Mazovian Railways and Alstom finalized a major contract on April 1, 2026. The deal is valued at more than PLN 96 million gross.
30 CAF commuter trains for Belgrade: New €300m contract

31.03.2026

Srbijavoz orders 30 CAF commuter trains for Belgrade network

Procurement of 30 CAF commuter trains for Belgrade is official following a signed contract. JSC “Srbijavoz”, the Serbian national railway company, signed the deal.
Mumbai suburban rail tender in Jupiter Wagons bid

30.03.2026

Passenger coach push tied to Mumbai suburban rail tender

The Mumbai suburban rail tender is the contract Jupiter Wagons Ltd plans to pursue. The company is entering passenger coach manufacturing.
Next-generation Frecciarossa trains in €260m Hitachi deal

30.03.2026

Next-generation Frecciarossa trains: Trenitalia adds nine

Next-generation Frecciarossa trains are at the centre of Italy’s latest high-speed fleet expansion. Trenitalia has agreed to buy nine more units from Hitachi Rail.
Titagarh wagon contract: JSW orders 720 wagons

30.03.2026

Titagarh wagon contract valued at Rs. 226.35 crore

The Titagarh wagon contract starts with a Letter of Intent (LOI). JSW Port Logistics Private Limited issued it to Titagarh Rail Systems Limited.
Akiem Vectron locomotive order adds battery models

29.03.2026

Akiem Vectron locomotive order covers 80 units

As reported by Railway-News, the Akiem Vectron locomotive order covers a framework agreement. It is with Siemens Mobility.
Belgrade Metro Line 1 gets €915 million Alstom contract

27.03.2026

Belgrade Metro Line 1 moves ahead under Alstom deal

Belgrade Metro Line 1 is the subject of a €915 million turnkey contract. On 27 March 2026, Alstom secured that contract.
Renfe high-speed train tender: 30 trains ordered, 10 optional

27.03.2026

Renfe high-speed train tender approved for 40 trains

Renfe high-speed train tender has been approved for up to 40 high-speed trains. The order includes 30 firm units and an option for 10 more.
MTA R262 subway cars: bids open for 2,390-car order

22.03.2026

MTA R262 subway cars and the largest order in agency history

MTA R262 subway cars are part of the authority’s biggest subway car procurement to date. The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking bids for them.