Latest Rolling Stock News
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Amtrak Begins Procurement Process for New Long-Distance Train Fleet
Amtrak has formally begun the procurement process for what is expected to be its largest order of long-distance trains.
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Canada: VIA Rail to Invest $150 Million in Sleeper Car Upgrades
VIA Rail Canada has announced a $150 million programme to modernise its fleet of Château and Manor sleeper cars.
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Stadler's EURODUAL Locomotive Approved for Operation in Balkan Region
Stadler has announced that its EURODUAL locomotive has been officially approved for operation in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia.
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Northlander Trains Enter Testing Phase in Northern Ontario
Northlander passenger trains have entered a key testing phase in northern Ontario ahead of the rail service's planned return.
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NJ TRANSIT Receives First Multilevel III Rail Car from Alstom
NJ TRANSIT has taken delivery of the first of 374 Multilevel III rail cars from Alstom as part of its fleet modernisation programme.
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CRRC Delivers FXN3B Hybrid Shunting Locomotive in Beijing
CRRC Dalian Co., Ltd. has delivered a new-energy shunting locomotive to Jinggu Railway at the Beijing Jingping Comprehensive Logistics Hub.
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China: CRRC Debut New Type A Trains for Ningbo Lines 10 & 12
CRRC has debuted a set of brand-new regional trains destined for use on Ningbo's urban rail transit system.
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Stadler Opens New Workshop in Lower Austria
Stadler has announced the official opening of its new train workshop in Obersiebenbrunn, near Vienna (AT).
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Switzerland: Stadler to Automate BLT's Core Network with NOVA Pro
Stadler has been commissioned by BLT Baselland Transport AG to equip its core network in Basel with its CBTC system NOVA Pro.
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Stadler to Supply Four Additional POLARIS Trains to Gornergrat Railway
Stadler has been awarded a contract to supply four additional POLARIS cogwheel trains to the Gornergrat Railway (GGB).
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CAF to Manufacture and Deliver New Vehicles for Portland Streetcar System
CAF USA has been selected to manufacture and deliver 15 new vehicles for use on the Portland Streetcar system.
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Romania: Alstom Delivers First Traxx Locomotive to ARF
Alstom has delivered the first of 16 serial Traxx Passenger electric locomotives produced for the Romanian Railway Reform Authority.
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SEPTA to Purchase Rail Cars for Regional Services
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is purchasing 24 passenger rail cars from Exo in Montreal.
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Alstom Delivers First Two Metropolis Trains for Santo Domingo Metro Expansion
Alstom has announced delivery of the first two of eight new trains to the OPRET for the Santo Domingo Metro Line 2 expansion project.
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Poland: Alstom to Overhaul Traxx Electric Locomotives for Mazovian Railways
In Poland, Alstom has signed a contract with Mazovian Railways for the overhaul of 11 Traxx electric locomotives.
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CAF to Supply 30 Commuter Trains for Operation in Belgrade
CAF has been awarded a contract to supply 30 commuter units to JSC “Srbijavoz”, the Serbian national railway company.
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CRRC Celebrates Production of 100th FXN5C Locomotive
CRRC Qishuyan has announced the beginning of a new stage of large-scale production of its FXN5C locomotive.
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Renfe Launches Tender for Up to 40 High-Speed Trains
Spanish rail operator Renfe has approved a tender to purchase up to 40 high-speed trains, valued at 1.777 billion EUR.
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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.