Latest Rolling Stock News
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Alstom to Deliver 96 Metro Cars for Chennai Metro
Alstom has been awarded a €135 million contract for the delivery of 96 Metropolis metro cars for the second phase of the Chennai Metro.
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UK: Alstom to Service and Upgrade Class 222 Trains for Lumo
Alstom will refurbish and maintain five Class 222 trains to operate under FirstGroup’s Lumo brand between Stirling and London.
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India: Alstom Trains and Signalling Support Metro Expansion in Kanpur
The Kanpur Metro's Corridor I extension has opened, enabled by Alstom's metro trains and signalling systems.
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US: Alstom Officially Opens Hornell Manufacturing Facility
Alstom has officially launched its new Plant 4 manufacturing facility in Hornell, New York, re-introducing production lines in the US.
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Alstom Announces Major Investments for Polish Production Sites
Alstom has announced a new series of investments aimed at expanding its rolling stock production capabilities within Poland.
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India: First 9000 HP Electric Freight Locomotive Launched at Dahod
India's Prime Minister has inaugurated the first new D9 series electric locomotives at the Indian Railways facility in Dahod.
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Alstom to Commence Final Design Phase for SEPTA Streetcar Project
Alstom is working with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to deliver 130 new Citadis streetcars in Philadelphia.…
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FlixTrain Orders 65 New High-Speed Trains from Talgo
FlixTrain has ordered 65 new high-speed trains under a contract with Talgo worth up to 2.4 billion EUR.
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Switzerland: 43 Stadler Trains Delivered to Südostbahn
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB) has completed its largest rolling stock procurement project with the delivery of 43 Stadler trains.
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Alstom Announces Locomotion No. 1 Exhibit for The Greatest Gathering
Alstom has announced the latest exhibit to be confirmed for its upcoming festival, The Greatest Gathering – Locomotion No. 1.
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MBTA and Keolis Launch Renewable Diesel Trial on Commuter Rail
In partnership with the MBTA, Keolis has launched a renewable diesel pilot programme to asses the use of alternative fuel in Greater Boston.
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Sweden: Stadler to Supply Seven FLIRT Trains for A-Train AB
Stadler has been chosen to supply seven of its FLIRT trains for Swedish railway company A-Train AB for operation on the Arlanda Express line…
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Alstom Delivers First of 29 New Plane Train Vehicles at Atlanta Airport
Alstom has delivered the first of 29 Innovia APM R vehicles to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
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First OC Streetcar Vehicle Unveiled in Santa Ana, California
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has unveiled the first vehicle for the upcoming OC Streetcar system.
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Hitachi Rail Partners with Knorr-Bremse for System Technology Supply in Rome
Hitachi Rail has announced a partnership with Knorr-Bremse for the supply of system technologies for up to 30 subway trains on the Rome Metr…
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The Role of Night Trains in Sweden's Transport Network
At the Train & Rail conference in Stockholm, Dan Olofsson from SJ, outlined the ongoing importance of night trains in Sweden.
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Alstom Unveils New Coradia Stream Trains Connecting Italy and Austria
Alstom has unveiled the first of 21 new Coradia Stream trains set to connect South Tyrol, Italy, & Tyrol, Austria.
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ÖBB to Modernise Existing Railjet Fleet
ÖBB has announced the phased modernisation of its existing Railjet fleet, which has been in operation for over 15 years.
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Stadler Signs Contract for Four New KISS Trains in Slovakia
Slovakian operator ZSSK has signed a new contract with Stadler for the supply of up to four additional trains for its regional network.
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Alstom to Provide 35 Electric Coradia Stream Interregional Trains in Bulgaria
Alstom-led consortium, BULEMU, has been contracted to supply 35 electric Coradia Stream trains in Bulgaria.
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Siemens Mobility Begins Hydrogen Train Production for Südostbayernbahn
Siemens Mobility has begun manufacturing a fleet of hydrogen-powered trains for the Südostbayernbahn network in southeastern Bavaria.
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Stadler Delivers First Train for Mont Blanc Express
Stadler has completed the delivery of the first of seven metre-gauge trains for Transports de Martigny et Règions (TMR) and SNCF.
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Northern Rail Trials New Priority Seating
Northern Rail has introduced a new range of priority seating options on-board 12 of its passenger trains in a new trial across its services.
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UK: First Refurbished Unit Enters Operation on Southeastern Metro
Southeastern Railway has introduced its first refreshed Class 376 Electrostar unit into operation across its Metro routes.