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US: Stadler to Develop Battery-Powered Passenger Train in Utah
Stadler is partnering with Utah State University and ASPIRE Engineering to develop the first battery-powered passenger train in the US.
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Paris: Alstom Unveils Designs for Line 18 Metro Trains
Île-de-France Mobilités, the Société du Grand Paris and Alstom have unveiled the final design of Paris's future line 18 metro trains.
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PSŽ Orders 2 EffiShunter 1000 Locomotives from CZ LOKO
Prvá Slovenská železničná (PSŽ) has purchased two EffiShunter 1000 locomotives from CZ LOKO to expand its fleet in Romania and Hungary.
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Dynamic Testing Begins on TGV M High-Speed Train
Pre-validation tests are currently underway on the first TGV M test train at Alstom’s Velim site in the Czech Republic.
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UK: New Avanti West Coast Fleet Begins Main Line Testing
Avanti West Coast has begun testing its new Hitachi fleet on the West Coast Main Line. The trains are due to enter service later this year.
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Alstom Receives RegioJet Order for 13 Traxx MS3 Locomotives
Alstom and RegioJet sign an agreement for the supply of a further 13 Traxx MS3 locomotives. These will operate in central Europe.
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New York's MTA Unveils New R211 Subway Trains
New York's MTA has unveiled one of the two R211 open gangway subway trains that are undergoing testing at its Coney Island Yard in Brooklyn.
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London Dignitaries Visit Beckton Depot to View First New DLR Train
The Mayor of London and the city’s Transport Commissioner visited Beckton Depot to see the first new DLR train this week.
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Norske Tog Options 25 Additional Coradia Nordic Regional Trains from Alstom
Norske tog has ordered a further 25 Coradia Nordic regional trains from Alstom in a contract valued at over 230 million EUR.
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Alstom Receives ETCS Level 2 Order from ČD-Telematika
ČD-Telematika has chosen Alstom to equip seven Pendolino trains and 66 electric vehicles with ETCS Level 2.
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Germany: Mireo Plus B Battery Trains Chosen for Upper and Lower Westerwald Pilot Project
Hessische Landesbahn has ordered three two-car Mireo Plus B battery trains from Siemens Mobility for its OWB and UWB pilot project.
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Quebec: Alstom’s Coradia iLint to Operate on Réseau Charlevoix Network
Alstom will operate its Coradia iLint hydrogen-powered train on the Réseau Charlevoix rail network in Quebec, Canada.
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Alstom Supplies 163 DT5 Metro Vehicles for Hamburg Metro
Alstom has concluded its project of manufacturing 163 DT5 metro vehicles for the Hamburg Metro, operated by Hamburger Hochbahn.
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Poland: Polregio to Purchase up to 200 Electric Trains
Polregio has signed framework agreements with FPS H.Cegielski, Pesa Bydgoszcz SA, Newag SA and Stadler Polska for up to 200 electric trains.
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Denmark: Alstom to Modernise 34 Metro Trains in Copenhagen
Metroselskabet has contracted Alstom to deliver mid-life fleet modernisation of the M1 and M2 metro trains in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Brightline to Test Trains at 110mph in Palm Beach County
Brightline is testing trains at 110 miles per hour in northern Palm Beach County from Saturday 11 February.
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Alstom Unveils First Two Trainsets for Hauts-de-France Region
Alstom has unveiled two new trainsets for the Hauts-de-France Region: the Omneo Premium and the Regio 2N equipped with ERTMS.
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Transport for Wales Officially Launches New Fleet
The first of Transport for Wales’ (TfW) new fleet of trains has been officially launched at a ceremony at Llandudno railway station.
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Switzerland: Aargau Verkehr Orders 5 Stadler Trains for WSB Network
Aargau Verkehr has ordered five low-floor ABe 4/8 Saphir II trains for the Wynental and Suhrentalbahn (WSB) railway in Aargau, Switzerland.
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Estonia: Elron Orders 10 Additional EMUs from Škoda Group
Estonian railway operator Eesti Liinirongid (Elron) has taken up the option for a further 10 electric trains from Škoda Group.
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France: Talgo Signs Agreement with LE TRAIN for High-Speed Fleet
Talgo has signed an agreement with LE TRAIN to develop a fleet of high-speed trains based on its Avril platform.
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Trenitalia Launches New High-Speed Rail Service between Rome and Milan
FS Italiane has announced that new high-speed Trenitalia rail services between Rome and Milan commenced service on 23 January.
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Czech Republic: First Four-Car Moravia Trainset Enters Test Service
The new four-car Moravia trainset has entered trial operation on the S2 line from Brno to Letovice in South Moravia.
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Amtrak Begins Process of Replacing its Overnight Railcar Fleet
Amtrak has received submissions from 10 manufacturers regarding replacement railcars for its overnight routes.