Latest Rolling Stock News
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New DLR Trains Commence Testing on TfL Network
Transport for London (TfL) has begun testing its new fleet of DLR trains, which will commence passenger service later this year.
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Alstom Celebrates Debut of Amtrak NextGen Acela Trains
Alstom has celebrated the debut of Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains on the Northeast Corridor.
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Washington Metro Unveils Livery for New 8000-Series Fleet
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has unveiled the new look of its 8000-series Metro fleet, manufactured by Hitachi Rail.
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Germany: Smart Train Lease GmbH to Supply Trains for RB 32 Line
Smart Train Lease GmbH has has received an order for three modern Mireo Smart trains from Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH.
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Amtrak Launches NextGen Acela Trains on Northeast Corridor
Amtrak has introduced a new generation of high-speed trains on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) with the launch of its NextGen Acela service.
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Stockholm Transport Orders 10 Additional Stadler EMUs
Stockholm Transport (SL) has ordered ten additional electric multiple units (EMUs) from Stadler for operation on the Roslagsbanan line.
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Alstom to Deliver Trains, Signalling and Maintenance for Mumbai Metro Line 4
Alstom has been selected by L&T to supply rolling stock, signalling solutions and maintenance services for Mumbai Metro Line 4.
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Stadler Orders Rolls-Royce Engines for Saudi Arabia's High-Speed Trains
Stadler has ordered 50 mtu Series 4000 engines from Rolls-Royce for its new high-speed trains in Saudi Arabia.
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Alstom to Assist in Introduction of Class 175 Trains for GWR
Alstom will provide ongoing maintenance support for Great Western Railway's new fleet of Class 175 DMUs starting later this year.
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GWR Battery-Electric Train Achieves World Record with 200 Miles on a Single Charge
A Great Western Railway (GWR) battery-electric train has set a new world distance record of 200 miles on a single charge.
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Škoda Group to Carry Out Service Contracts Worth €47.4 Million
The Škoda Group has announced that its site in Martinov, Ostrava, is set to carry out a set of contracts worth more than €47.4 million.
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WH Davis to Supply 150 Freight Wagons for Irish Services
Independent railway wagon manufacturer WH Davis has been awarded a €44 million export deal for the supply of 150 freight wagons for Ireland.
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Approval Granted for Single-Source Toronto Subway Contract with Alstom
Canada, Ontario and Toronto have authorised TTC to negotiate a single-source contract with Alstom for new Line 2 subway trains.
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Germany: New Škoda ForCity Plus 47T Trams Begin Operation in Cottbus
A fleet of new low-floor Škoda Group ForCity Plus 47T trams have now entered operation in Cottbus, Germany.
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Denmark: Stadler to Supply 10 Additional FLIRT Akku Trains for Lokaltog A/S
Stadler has received an order for an additional ten FLIRT Akku trains, fulfilling an option included in a contract signed in October 2024.
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First ICE L Train Approved for Service in Germany
Manufactured by Talgo, the new Deutsche Bahn ICE L long-distance train has received approval for operation in Germany.
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First Light Rail Vehicle Arrives for Edmonton's Valley Line West
The first Light Rail Vehicle for Edmonton’s Valley Line West Light Rail Transit project has arrived in the city.
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Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Fleet: A New Era for the Northeast Corridor
Later this month, Amtrak is launching its long-awaited NextGen Acela fleet. What do we know about the new trains for the Northeast Corridor?
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Romania: Alstom Reveals Traxx Universal Locomotive for ARF
Alstom has revealed the design of its Traxx Universal electric locomotive, which has been produced for the Romanian Railway Reform Authority…
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BREAKING: Amtrak NextGen Acela Trains to Debut on 28 August
Amtrak has announced that the NextGen Acela service will officially launch on Thursday, 28 August, between Boston and Washington, D.C.
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Porterbrook Showcases HydroFLEX at Greatest Gathering
Porterbrook showcased its hydrogen-ready heavy rail passenger train, HydroFLEX, at the Greatest Gathering in Derby.
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Chiltern Railways Secures Fleet of 13 Low-Emission Trains
Chiltern Railways has secured a fleet of new, modern, low-emission trains following a ruling made by the UK Department for Transport (DfT).
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Stadler to Supply 13 Additional KISS Trains for AB Transitio
Stadler has been commissioned to build an additional 13 KISS double-decker multiple-unit trains for AB Transitio.
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Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT 'Prince' Appears at Alstom's Greatest Gathering
The Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT 'Prince' steam locomotive is on display at Alstom's Litchurch Lane site for the Greatest Gathering.