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ÖBB Orders 21 Desiro ML Electric Trains from Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility has been contracted to deliver an additional 21 Desiro ML electric trains to Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB).
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Stadler Receives First Order in Bulgaria for 7 KISS Trains
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Bulgaria has ordered seven KISS double-decker trains from Stadler.
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IN PICTURES: Interior Train Renderings for Brightline West
Earlier this week, Brightline West broke ground on its high-speed rail line. These images display its vision for the future train interiors.…
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Siemens and Škoda Group to Deliver First ComfortJet Trains to Czech Railways
Siemens Mobility and Škoda Group are transferring the first new ComfortJet trains to Czech Railways ahead of passenger service this summer.
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East Midlands Railway to Refurbish Luton Airport Express Trains
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is investing 27.6 million GBP in a train refurbishment programme for the Luton Airport Express.
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Alstom to Supply Metropolis Trains for Santo Domingo Metro Extension
OPRET has contracted Alstom to supply new trains for the extension of Line 2 on the Santo Domingo Metro in the Dominican Republic.
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FCH2Rail Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train Completes Tests in Portugal
CAF has announced that the FCH2Rail project has completed testing of its bimodal hydrogen train on the rail network in Portugal.
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California High-Speed Rail Releases RFP for Electric Train Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure its electric high-speed trains…
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Amtrak Issues RFI for Zero-Emission Rail Technologies
Amtrak has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for solutions that could help transform its rail fleet with zero-emission technologies.
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California High-Speed Rail Releases Train Interior Design Renderings
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released new preliminary interior design renderings for its future train amenities.
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Spain: Talgo Delivers First Avril Trains to Renfe
In Spain, Talgo has delivered its first Avril trains to Renfe following the completion of on-track testing.
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Alstom Electric C-Series Train Starts Passenger Service in Perth
The first of Alstom's electric C-series trains has entered passenger service in Perth for the Western Australia Railcar Program.
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CN to Test EMD Mainline Hybrid Locomotive from Progress Rail
Canadian National (CN) has purchased a hybrid diesel-battery electric mainline locomotive from Progress Rail to reduce transport emissions.
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Alstom to Deliver 35 Additional RER NG Trains to Île-de-France Mobilités
Île-de-France Mobilités has contracted Alstom to supply an additional 35 RER NG trains for Line E in Paris.
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Switzerland: LEB Orders 4 Multiple-Unit Trains from Stadler
Swiss rail operator, Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) has ordered four additional Be 4/8 multiple-unit trains from Stadler.
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Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus B Battery Hybrid Trains Start Service in Germany
Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus B battery hybrid trains have begun regular service for SWEG in the Ortenau region of Germany.
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Switzerland: Alstom to Service 250 SBB IC2000 Rail Cars
Alstom has won a service contract to recondition 250 IC2000 rail cars for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).
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Alstom Delivers New T1 Tram to Île-de-France
Alstom has delivered the first new TW20 tram for the T1 tramway line in Île-de-France to complete testing prior to passenger service.
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Hitachi Rail Unveils Long-Distance Hybrid Battery Train
Hitachi Rail and Trenitalia have unveiled the long-distance version of Europe’s first hybrid battery-powered train.
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Caltrain Retires Diesel Trains Ahead of Electrified Service Launch
Caltrain has retired 32 diesel passenger cars ahead of the launch of its new electric fleet in autumn 2024.
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Stadler's FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train Sets New Guinness World Record
Stadler’s hydrogen-powered FLIRT H2 train has earned a new Guinness World Record for travelling 1,741.7 miles without refuelling.
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Alstom to Fulfil X-Trafik Maintenance Contract with VR Sverige AB
Alstom has been awarded a new maintenance contract for a set of nine X-trafik trains in the Gävleborg region of Sweden.
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UK: CrossCountry Unveils Plans to Transform Fleet by May 2025
UK rail operator, CrossCountry has unveiled plans to expand its fleet and transform the customer experience by May 2025.
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ÖBB Orders 19 Additional Railjet Trains from Siemens Mobility
ÖBB has ordered an additional 19 Railjet trains from Siemens Mobility, alongside putting the first new-generation unit into operation.