Latest Rolling Stock News
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Japan: Hitachi to Manufacture New Restaurant Train for Seibu Railway
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a manufacturing contract for Seibu Railway's brand-new Japanese restaurant train.
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Sweden: Alstom Signs 12-Year Service Agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik
Alstom has signed a new, long-term technical support and spares supply agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik, which will cover a 12-year period.
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Union Pacific Unveils New Locomotives for America's 250th Anniversary
Union Pacific Railroad has launched new rolling stock to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
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Siemens & Akiem to Launch New Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery Locomotives
Siemens Mobility has signed a new framework agreement with Akiem for the launch of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives.
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Italy: Škoda Unveils First ForCity Classic 49T Tram in Bergamo
The Škoda Group has unveiled the first ForCity Classic 49T tram in Bergamo, which will soon enter operation on the new T2 line.
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Hitachi to Supply Nine Additional Frecciarossa Trains to FS Italiane
The FS Group has announced the signing of a new contract with Hitachi Rail for the manufacture and supply of nine Frecciarossa trains.
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Lumo Reveals First Look at Newly-Refurbished Class 222 Trains
Lumo has revealed a first look at the livery of the newly-refurbished Class 222 trains set to serve customers along its West Coast service.
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Škoda Group Presents First Electric Trains for Bulgaria
The Škoda Group has presented the first completed four-car electric train designed for services on the Bulgarian railway network.
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Alstom Signs Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with ScotRail
Alstom has announced the signing of a long-term Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with ScotRail Trains Limited.
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New York's MTA to Procure 2,390 New Subway Cars
New York's MTA is seeking proposals from manufacturers for the procurement of 2,390 new subway cars, the largest order in its history.
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Joint Procurement Announced for Rail Baltica Trains
Elron, Vivi and LTG Link have announced a joint procurement for a set of up to 20 Rail Baltica regional trains.
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Trenitalia France to Construct New High-Speed Maintenance Hub in Paris
Trenitalia France has signed a 35-year lease agreement with SNCF Réseau to construct a new maintenance hub for high-speed trains.
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New Alstom-Produced APM Vehicles Enter Service at Tampa International Airport
Alstom has announced service entry of a set of four Innovia R automated people mover (APM) vehicles at Tampa International Airport.
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Sweden: Alstom to Provide Maintenance for Västtågen Fleet
Alstom is set to continue its partnership with Statens Järnvägar following the award of a new fleet operation contract from Västtrafik.
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Stadler to Supply Up to 20 FLIRT Trains in Greater Poland
Stadler will deliver up to 20 FLIRT electric multiple units in Greater Poland., with the trains expected to enter service from 2028.
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ÖBB Orders Seven Additional FLIRT Akku Trains from Stadler
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has invested in seven additional FLIRT Akku units from Stadler, with delivery scheduled for 2028.
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US: Progress Rail Partners with Norfolk Southern to Modernise 96 EMD SD70M-2 Locomotives
Progress Rail will modernise a set of 96 EMD SD70M-2 locomotives for Norfolk Southern – transforming them into SD70ICC units.
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Alstom to Supply 153 Adessia Stream Trains to Comboios de Portugal
Alstom has secured a new, €1.03 billion contract to supply 153 Adessia Stream trains to Comboios de Portugal (CP).
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Rail Cargo Group Completes Digital DAC Testing in Sub-Zero Conditions
The Rail Cargo Group has announced the completion of a trial of its new Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) system.
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Alstom Celebrates Revenue Service on Delhi Metro's Line 7 & 8 Extensions
Alstom has joined the DMRC in its celebration of the commencement of revenue service on the Delhi Metro's new Line 7 and Line 8 extensions.
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ScotRail Begins Financial Procurement Process for New Suburban Train Fleet
ScotRail has commenced the procurement process for financing options for its brand-new suburban train fleet.
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Amtrak Sets Revised Plan for Long-Distance Rail Fleet Replacement
Amtrak has announced a revised strategy to replace its long-distance passenger railcars, cancelling a previous procurement.
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UK: Lumo Celebrates Apprenticeship Progression
Sixteen of Lumo's new apprentices have made the switch from the classroom to the cab of its Class 222 fleet.
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CrossCountry Welcomes First Passengers Onboard Refurbished Voyager Train
CrossCountry has welcomed passengers onboard the first refurbished Voyager train, marking a key milestone in a £75 million programme.