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Austrian state-owned railway operator OBB has cancelled a tender for the manufacture and delivery of up to 200 eHybrid locomotives after receiving no compliant offers, the company said this week.The tender was first opened in 2021.

29.08.2025

OBB Hybrid Locomotives Tender Awarded No BIT

The Tender is declared Unsuccessful. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to purchase 20 high-speed trains for the Haramain line to enhance transport connectivity and increase capacity during peak pilgrimage seasons

14.08.2025

Saudi Arabia invests in new high-speed trains

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to purchase 20 high-speed trains for the Haramain line to enhance transport connectivity and increase capacity during peak pilgrimage seasons.
The Tren Suburbano extension from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Pachuca advances with new tenders for modern trains, reinforcing Mexico’s broader passenger rail revival strategy across multiple corridors.

10.08.2025

Tren Suburbano Expansion and Mexico’s Rail Development Plans

The Tren Suburbano extension from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Pachuca advances with new tenders for modern trains, reinforcing Mexico’s broader passenger rail revival strategy across multiple corridors.
Amsterdam Plans Major Tram Fleet Upgrade with 78 New Vehicles

27.07.2025

Amsterdam Plans Major Tram Fleet Upgrade with 78 New Vehicles

Amsterdam is preparing a $426 million investment to upgrade its tram network by adding 78 new trams by 2032, ensuring modern technology and better service for residents and visitors.
Four Bids for Croatia Railway Tender Announced

22.07.2025

Four Bids Submitted in Croatian Railway Tender Worth €620 Million

Croatia launched a major railway tender attracting four bids for upgrading the Dugo Selo–Novska line, a project valued at €620 million ($723 million) and designed to modernize the country’s largest rail infrastructure.
Lisbon Metro Receives Four Bids for Violet Line

19.07.2025

Lisbon Metro Secures Four Bids for Violet Line Project

Lisbon Metro received four competitive bids for the Odivelas–Loures Light Rail Transit project, known as the Violet Line, with a base contract price set at €600 million.
Poland invests over $350 million in railway projects

16.07.2025

Poland invests over $350 million in railway projects

Poland will start large-scale railway projects worth $350 million in 2025. The country plans a series of tenders under the FEnIKS program, co-financed by the European Union.
Ukrzaliznytsia plans to purchase next-generation coaches

10.07.2025

Ukrzaliznytsia to purchase next-generation coaches with inclusive compartments

Ukrzaliznytsia plans to purchase next-generation coaches with inclusive compartments, launching a tender for a pilot batch of five modernized cars.
tender for the operation of the Copenhagen metro

10.07.2025

Tender for the operation of the Copenhagen metro worth €2.4 billion now open for applications

Copenhagen’s transport authority Metroselskabet has launched a tender for the operation of the Copenhagen metro and the maintenance of its entire system.

30.05.2025

ARF announces tender for electric locomotives with 20-year service

Romania’s railway reform authority ARF has announced a tender for the purchase of 23 electric locomotives, each capable of speeds up to 160 km/h and hauling 16-car passenger trains.
TransNamib has canceled the contract to purchase 23 Wabtec locomotives due to a lack of transparency and is launching a new tender involving multiple suppliers.

26.05.2025

TransNamib Revises Wabtec Locomotive Procurement Plans

TransNamib has canceled the contract to purchase 23 Wabtec locomotives due to a lack of transparency and is launching a new tender involving multiple suppliers.
Czech Railways has launched a public tender to upgrade its Class 754 diesel-electric locomotives, aiming to enhance operations on non-electrified regional routes and ensure network reliability

18.05.2025

Czech Railways Launches Tender to Modernise Diesel Locomotives

Czech Railways has launched a public tender to upgrade its Class 754 diesel-electric locomotives, aiming to enhance operations on non-electrified regional routes and ensure network reliability.