France: Régiolis Hybrid Train Completes Testing in Toulouse

Alstom, CAF and SNCF have announced that France's first hybrid electric-diesel-battery regional train has completed testing.

Alstom Unveils New Tram Designs for Québec City Tramway

The City of Québec and Alstom have unveiled designs of the proposed new trains for the Québec City Tramway. 

Caltrain Begins Testing Electric Trains in Santa Clara

Caltrain's electrification project has commenced testing electric trains operating under power from the overhead lines.

FCH2Rail Project Tests Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train on Spanish Railway Network

The FCH2Rail project has commenced the first test runs of its bi-mode hydrogen train on the Zaragoza-Canfranc line on Spain's rail network. 

Alstom Presents New Metro Car for Barcelona at UITP Global Public Transport Summit

Alstom has presented the new Metropolis metro car for Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit…

DB Cargo Italia Orders 4 EffiShunter 1000 Diesel-Electric Locomotives

DB Cargo Italia has ordered four new EffiShunter 1000 diesel-electric locomotives from Czech company, CZ LOKO.

Alstom to Deliver 130 Citadis LRVs to Pennsylvania's SEPTA

Alstom Unveils First New Train for Singapore's North-South and East-West Lines

Alstom has presented the first of 106 six-car high-capacity trains for the East-West and North-South lines of Singapore’s MRT system.

Siemens Mobility Awarded Extended Train Maintenance Contract in North England

Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract extension for the maintenance of 51 Class 185 trains operating in the north of England.

Australia: Progress Rail to Build Battery-Powered Aurizon Freight Locomotive

Aurizon has contracted Progress Rail to build a zero-emissions capable battery-powered freight locomotive in Australia.

CRRC Launches CINOVA2.0 Intercity Smart Train

Rolling stock manufacturer, CRRC has officially launched its new intercity smart train, CINOVA2.0 at an event in Qingdao, China. 

Talgo Avril High-Speed Trains to Enter Commercial Service in November

The first Talgo Avril very high-speed trains will be ready to enter commercial service on Renfe's network from November 2023. 

Washington Metro Presents Designs for Future Trains

Washington Metro has presented the latest design concepts for its future fleet of trains that will be produced by Hitachi Rail.

Hong Kong: Wabtec to Modernise 25 MTR Battery-Electric Locomotives

Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (MTR) has contracted Wabtec to modernise 25 Mk3 battery-electric locomotives.

Honolulu Rail System to Commence Service on 30 June

The penultimate train has arrived in Hawaii prior to the Honolulu Rail System commencing passenger service on 30 June this year.

Hitachi and Toshiba to Supply High-Speed Trains for Taiwan

Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium has been awarded a contract to supply 12 high-speed trains for the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation.

Deutsche Bahn Invests €2bn in 73 New ICE Trains

Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced a 2 billion EUR investment in 73 new ICE trains from Talgo and Siemens Mobility. 

Alstom and Danish State Railways Present IC5 Train Carriage

Alstom and Danish State Railways (DSB) have unveiled a full-size model of the new IC5 Coradia Stream train to the Danish public. 

FS Italiane Group Orders 40 Siemens Mobility Vectron Locomotives

FS Italiane Group has ordered 40 Siemens Mobility Vectron locomotives for TX Logistik AG to operate on the Rhine-Alpine Corridor.

Singapore: Mitsubishi to Supply 8 Additional Trains for Sengkang-Punggol LRT

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will supply Singapore’s LTA with an additional 8 two-car trains for the Sengkang-Punggol LRT network.

US: $700 Million in FTA Funding to Replace Ageing Passenger Railcars

The FTA has awarded 703 million USD in funding to six projects in six states to replace aging passenger railcars.

New Zealand Government to Purchase 18 Tri-Mode Trains

The New Zealand government has approved funding for 18 new tri-mode trains for the Lower North Island Rail line.

US: BART Unveils New Rail Inspection Vehicle

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has unveiled a Rail Inspection Vehicle (RIV) manufactured by MERMEC to identify issues along the track.

Siemens Mobility and NEB Present Final Designs for Mireo Plus Trains

Siemens Mobility has presented the final designs of the Mireo Plus H and Plus B trains for Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB).