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Railway maintenance machine working on track during corridor renewal

14.07.2026

Troisdorf – Wiesbaden Corridor Renovation Closes Rail Line

Gold Coast line train at Varsity Lakes station

14.07.2026

Beenleigh and Gold Coast Line Track Closures Affect July Services

Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset at the SMVT Bengaluru railway yard

14.07.2026

Varanasi–Chheharta Vande Bharat Sleeper Set for Flag-Off

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.
Skoda Group Begins Production of New Metro Trains for Sofia

02.08.2024

Skoda Group Begins Production of New Metro Trains for Sofia: When to Expect Implementation?

Skoda Group has commenced the assembly of new metro trains at its factory in Ostrava, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Purchase of 40 Locomotives and 300 Passenger Carsра

02.08.2024

Canada Invests in VIA Rail: Purchase of 40 Locomotives and 300 Passenger Cars After 2030

The Government of Canada will allocate funds for the acquisition of 40 locomotives and 300 passenger cars for VIA Rail, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Argentina is investing over $28 million in new railcars and locomotives

01.08.2024

Argentina is investing over $28 million in new railcars and locomotives to increase grain transportation

Argentina plans to purchase 180 new railcars for grain transportation, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
New CITYLINK Tram-Train for the Neckar-Alb Region

01.08.2024

New CITYLINK Tram-Train for the Neckar-Alb Region: Unique Design and High Technology

The Stadtbahn Neckar-Alb regional association in Baden-Württemberg has unveiled the new design of the CITYLINK tram-trains ordered from Stadler, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Wabtec to Supply Innovative Locomotives

01.08.2024

Wabtec to Supply Innovative Locomotives to Trans-Guinean Railway for $277 Million

SimFer, a joint venture between the Guinean government, mining company Rio Tinto, and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH), has awarded Wabtec a contract for the supply of Evolution Series ES43ACmi diesel freight locomotives valued at $277 million, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
NJ TRANSIT Purchases 36 New Double-Decker Cars from Alstom

31.07.2024

NJ TRANSIT Purchases 36 New Double-Decker Cars from Alstom for Fleet Upgrade

The board of directors of the American transportation company NJ TRANSIT has approved the acquisition of 36 new Multilevel III double-decker cars from the French conglomerate Alstom, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Hitachi Rail to Deliver 240 Modern Cars

31.07.2024

Hitachi Rail to Deliver 240 Modern Cars for Pennsylvania High-Speed Trains

Japanese company Hitachi Rail has signed a contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to supply 200 M5 model cars, with an option for an additional 40 cars, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bratislava to Purchase 40 New Trams

31.07.2024

Bratislava to Purchase 40 New Trams: Two Tenders Worth €150 Million

Bratislava Announces New Tram Procurement, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply. The tram operator of Bratislava, DPB, has announced two tenders for framework agreements to supply 40 new low-floor trams, each 32.