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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

Purple Line light rail vehicle testing beneath the Baltimore-Washington Parkway

20.07.2026

Purple Line Live Wire Testing Reaches Bethesda Station

CAF ATR 465 tilting diesel multiple unit at the Velim test circuit

17.07.2026

ATR 465 Train Test Reaches 150 km/h Across Sardinia

CAF has sent the first Civity Nordic train for certification

16.08.2024

CAF has sent the first Civity Nordic train for certification in Sweden: details and specifications

CAF has sent the first Civity Nordic train for certification in Sweden, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia Acquires 20 New Hyundai Rotem Trains

15.08.2024

Ukrzaliznytsia Acquires 20 New Hyundai Rotem Trains: Timeline, Cost, and Prospects

JSC "Ukrzaliznytsia" plans to expand its Intercity high-speed train fleet with 20 new Hyundai Rotem models, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
New Vectron A40 XLoad Locomotives

15.08.2024

SBB Cargo International Expands Its Fleet: New Vectron A40 XLoad Locomotives for Challenging Routes in the Alps and Europe

The Swiss freight operator SBB Cargo International is expanding its fleet by introducing ten new Vectron A40 XLoad locomotives, manufactured by Siemens Mobility, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Sweden and Norway Purchase Military Equipment Wagons

14.08.2024

Sweden and Norway Purchase Military Equipment Wagons: Strengthening Defense Logistics

Sweden and Norway are jointly acquiring railcars for transporting military equipment, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
GB Railfreight Expands Locomotive Fleet with New Hybrid Locomotives

14.08.2024

GB Railfreight Expands Locomotive Fleet with New Hybrid Locomotives from Clayton Equipment

On August 13, 2024, operator GB Railfreight added four hybrid locomotives to its fleet, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bangkok to Procure 51 New Metro Trains

12.08.2024

Bangkok to Procure 51 New Metro Trains: Which Companies Will be the Suppliers?

Bangkok's metro operator, BEM, has announced its intention to purchase 51 new trains for its metro network, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Mendip Rail Receives New Hopper Wagons from VTG Rail

12.08.2024

Mendip Rail Receives New Hopper Wagons from VTG Rail

The British division of Europe’s largest leasing company, VTG Rail UK, has commenced fulfilling an order for the construction materials operator Mendip Rail, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ukrainian Railways Receive 200 New Wagons

10.08.2024

Ukrainian Railways Receive 200 New Wagons as Part of the International RELINC Project

Ukrainian Railways has received 200 flat wagons as part of the RELINC project, according to the railway news portal Railway Supply, citing Volodymyr Shemayev.
Lokaltog Chooses Stadler for Supply of Battery-Electric Trains

09.08.2024

Lokaltog Chooses Stadler for Supply of Battery-Electric Trains: 14 Trains with an Option for 10 More

Danish operator Lokaltog, which provides local passenger transport on the islands of Zealand, Lolland, and Falster in Denmark, has selected Stadler as the contractor following a tender process, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Updating the Rolling Stock

09.08.2024

Bulgaria has announced a tender for 20 electric trains: Alstom and Skoda Group have submitted their offers

The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced a new tender for the supply of 20 single-deck electric trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
NJ Transit Orders 36 New Alstom MultiLevel III Double-Decker Cars

09.08.2024

NJ Transit Orders 36 New Alstom MultiLevel III Double-Decker Cars for $170 Million: Deal Details

The commuter operator NJ Transit is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of 36 Alstom MultiLevel III double-decker cars, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
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.