Alstom and Talgo cleared to bid in Portugal’s €504m high-speed train tender
Alstom and Talgo, the only two applicants, have both cleared prequalification in the CP high-speed train tender for 12 trains with a €504 million base price.
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Talgo signs Sweden fleet deal with Trafikverket
Talgo Sweden rolling stock fleet will be supplied and maintained under a EUR 756 million contract. Talgo and the Swedish Transport Administration, Trafikverket, signed it. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Talgo Le Train deal in doubt after Renfe halts France plans
Talgo Le Train deal is in doubt after Renfe halted its planned expansion into France. Spanish media said it left Talgo’s Avril platform without a clear path to French approval. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Spain backs Ukraine project on variable-gauge bogies
Variable-gauge bogies are at the centre of Spain’s €5.48 million support for Ukraine. According to Ukrainian Railways, the funding will back the development of “a new innovative bogie for freight wagons with an automatic change of gauge from 1520mm to 1435mm”.
Talgo maintenance contract Uzbekistan: deal for Talgo 250
Talgo maintenance contract Uzbekistan covers Talgo 250 high-speed trains in Central Asia, with Spanish manufacturer Talgo set to carry out the work. As previously covered by Railway Supply,
Talgo maintenance contract Uzbekistan: 10-year UTY deal
Talgo maintenance contract Uzbekistan has been signed with Uzbekistan’s public railway operator, Uzbekiston Temir Yollari (UTY), under a 10-year agreement that covers the country’s full fleet of six Talgo 250 high-speed trains, as Talgo notes in a statement on its website (Talgo).
FlixTrain fleet expansion: 65 electric trains for Germany
FlixTrain fleet expansion plans in Germany are taking shape around a major new order and a broader push toward a nationwide network linking major cities.
Talgo 230 high-speed trains connect Copenhagen and Hamburg
The high-speed trains, ‘Talgo 230’, have commenced their operation between Copenhagen and Hamburg, marking the beginning of an ambitious project for rail links between Denmark and Germany.
Leo Express leases Talgo VI coaches for the Prague — Bratislava route
Leo Express inked the long-term leasing contract for Talgo VI trains with the Spanish subsidiary of Renfe in order to commence a new route from Bratislava and Prague in 2026 and enhance the quality of service.
Talgo Expands Egyptian Rail Modernization with GMV Partnership
Talgo collaborates with GMV for supplying Egypt’s new sleeper trains with state-of-the-art intelligent transport systems that optimize passenger comfort, operational safety, and intercommunication effectiveness within the whole national railway network.
Talgo secures growth with contracts, financing, and strong backlog
Talgo recorded $293 million of first-half revenue 2025, solidified its best-ever backlog with new contracts with Flixtrain, and implemented financing steps to provide stability against the outcome of negotiations with ICE L and legal settlements.
Talgo VI: Variable-Gauge Trains for European Routes
Talgo VI are variable-gauge trains that Renfe leased to Leo Express, planning to operate them on cross-border routes between Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine after technical trials. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
