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EBRD financing for North Macedonia rail transport: EUR 20.9m loan

08.01.2026

EBRD financing for North Macedonia rail transport gets EUR 20.9m boost

Rail supplier news: Trinity-Napier Park, Marmon Transco

07.01.2026

Rail supplier news: Trinity deal, Marmon Rail repair rebrand

Alstom Canada strengthens ties with Indigenous Peoples

05.01.2026

Alstom rolling stock contracts reach about €2.5bn across two regions

Uruguay has launched the development of a national railway modernization plan to lay the foundation for sustainable transport infrastructure and stronger logistics connections.

24.06.2025

Uruguay to Develop a National Railway Development Strategy

Uruguay has launched the development of a national railway modernization plan to lay the foundation for sustainable transport infrastructure and stronger logistics connections.
Engineering company SYSTRA has signed a contract valid through 2034 with Grand Projet Sud-Ouest, a subsidiary of SNCF Réseau, to carry out the Ligne Nouvelle Sud-Ouest (LNSO) project.

24.06.2025

SYSTRA joins the largest HSL project in France

Engineering company SYSTRA has signed a contract valid through 2034 with Grand Projet Sud-Ouest, a subsidiary of SNCF Réseau, to carry out the Ligne Nouvelle Sud-Ouest (LNSO) project.
China successfully conducted a test of a magnetic train that accelerated to 650 km/h in just 7 seconds on a 1 km track in Hubei Province.

24.06.2025

China tested a maglev train at 650 km/h in just 7 seconds

China successfully conducted a test of a magnetic train that accelerated to 650 km/h in just 7 seconds on a 1 km track in Hubei Province.
Romania presented the Leon diesel train at Bucharest Station — the first domestically built rolling stock certified for use across the European Union.

24.06.2025

Romania launches first domestically built diesel train

Romania presented the Leon diesel train at Bucharest Station — the first domestically built rolling stock certified for use across the European Union.
DLRR has modernized two M62 diesel locomotives for Rail Cargo Hungaria, boosting the company’s flexibility in strategic freight operations

24.06.2025

DLRR modernized locomotives for Rail Cargo Hungaria

DLRR has modernized two M62 diesel locomotives for Rail Cargo Hungaria, boosting the company’s flexibility in strategic freight operations.
Prague launched passenger service trials for the new Škoda 52T tram on June 17, 2025, using Line 12, which was chosen for its ideal urban landscape and operational length. Before carrying passengers, the vehicle completed over 20,000 kilometers of internal testing on the city’s tram network. These tests were conducted outside the regular timetable and focused on performance verification. City officials, including Prague Deputy Mayor Zdeněk Hřib and DPP executives, attended the launch. They emphasized the tram’s potential to improve urban mobility and provide comfortable public transport. Škoda 52T to Modernize Prague’s Urban Mobility The Škoda 52T is a fully low-floor, unidirectional tram designed for accessibility. It measures 32 meters, weighs 48 tonnes, and holds up to 243 passengers, including 70 seated. Five double-leaf doors support quick and smooth boarding. Inside, passengers benefit from air conditioning, LED lighting, and six information screens for real-time updates. Over 230 suppliers participated in its production, with 76% based in the Czech Republic. Project manager Petr Novotný highlighted the national collaboration behind the tram’s development. Future of Public Transport in Prague with Škoda 52T The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) signed a framework deal with Škoda Group in December 2023. It covers up to 200 trams, with a total estimated value of $704 million (€669.4 million). The firm order includes 40 units now being delivered in phases. The first entered homologation testing in January 2025 and began passenger testing this June. Additional 52T trams will arrive in Prague throughout summer. They will support ongoing testing and serve as training vehicles for new DPP tram operators. Vehicle no. 9504, delivered on May 13, 2025, is currently active in street tests. These runs focus on system reliability and electrical safety.

23.06.2025

Prague Begins Passenger Testing of New Škoda 52T Tram

Prague launched passenger service trials for the new Škoda 52T tram on June 17, 2025, using Line 12, which was chosen for its ideal urban landscape and operational length.
Lineas signed a new agreement with Akiem to expand cooperation and increase the rental of Prima locomotives to 39 units through 2030

23.06.2025

Lineas Increases Locomotive Rental from Akiem

Lineas signed a new agreement with Akiem to expand cooperation and increase the rental of Prima locomotives to 39 units through 2030.
Liebherr is investing in a new facility in Radinovo to double the output of climate control systems and meet growing demand across the European Union

23.06.2025

Liebherr Expands Railway HVAC Production in Bulgaria

Liebherr is investing in a new facility in Radinovo to double the output of climate control systems and meet growing demand across the European Union.
China has signed a new cooperation memorandum with Kazakhstan to boost rail freight to Europe, aiming to streamline container transport through the Central Asia corridor

22.06.2025

China Expands Rail Freight to Europe via Kazakhstan Corridor

China has signed a new cooperation memorandum with Kazakhstan to boost rail freight to Europe, aiming to streamline container transport through the Central Asia corridor.
Freight movement on the Middle Corridor grew sharply from 840,000 tonnes in 2021 to 4.5 million tonnes in 2024, underlining the route’s growing strategic role

22.06.2025

Freight Traffic on Middle Corridor Grows Fivefold Since 2021

Freight movement on the Middle Corridor grew sharply from 840,000 tonnes in 2021 to 4. 5 million tonnes in 2024, underlining the route’s growing strategic role.
On June 19, 2025, China dispatched its 5000th freight train from Hefei to Uzbekistan, marking a major milestone in cross-border rail trade and containerized logistics through Central Asia

22.06.2025

China Marks 5000th Freight Train to Central Asia via Hefei

On June 19, 2025, China dispatched its 5000th freight train from Hefei to Uzbekistan, marking a major milestone in cross-border rail trade and containerized logistics through Central Asia.
Great Western Railway Fined £1 Million After Fatal Incident

22.06.2025

Federal Court Upholds STB Approval of CPKC Merger Deal

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