Latest Rolling Stock News
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Stadler Wins Largest Tender in Swiss Rail History
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 510 new single-decker FLIRT multiple units.
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Alstom Delivers 100th Flexity LRV to World’s Largest Tram Network
Alstom has delivered its 100th and final Flexity light rail vehicle (LRV) to the Department of Transport in Victoria.
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Siemens Mobility Receives New Mireo Trainset Order for Regensburg/Danube Valley Rail Network
Siemens Mobility has received an order to build 23 four-car Mireo trainsets for rail operator agilis Eisenbahngesellschaft.
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Next-Generation Battery Train to Launch at COP26 Climate Conference
Vivarail’s next-gen battery train will be launched at COP26 this November, and will run daily services throughout the event.
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Škoda Transportation Signs Contract to Service Czech Railways EMUs
Škoda Transportation Group has been chosen by Czech Railways to provide regular servicing of its electrical units.
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Alstom’s Chinese JV Wins Shenzhen Airport APM Operation and Maintenance Contract
Alstom’s Chinese joint venture has signed a contract with Shenzhen Airport to provide operation and maintenance service for its APM system.
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UK Rail Freight Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The amount of freight moved across the Uk's railway has returned to pre-pandemic levels according to new Office of Rail and Road statistics.
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STM Supplies Track Maintenance Vehicles to Uzbekistan’s Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combinat
Trading House STM has supplied 19 track maintenance vehicles to Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combinat (NMMC) in Uzbekistan.
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Alstom to Supply Melbourne with ‘Next Gen’ X’trapolis Trains
Alstom has signed a €300m contract with to supply 25 X’trapolis trains for Melbourne’s suburban rail network.
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Alstom Delivers First Two Innovia 300 Monorail Trains for Cairo Monorail
Alstom’s first two Innovia 300 monorail trains for the Cairo Monorail project have arrived in the city marking a major milestone.
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S-Bahn Hamburg Signs Contract for 64 Additional Alstom Commuter Trains
Alstom and S-Bahn Hamburg have signed a contract for the delivery of an additional 64 Class 490 S-Bahn trains.
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Alstom Demonstrates Battery-Powered Multiple Unit Train in Saxony
Alstom has conducted a technical demonstration journey of its latest battery-powered train in Saxony, Germany.
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ORR Publishes Interim Report on Class 800 Train Cracks
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its interim report into the cracks found in Hitachi's Class 800 trains.
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Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Runs in France for the First Time
Alstom has run its Coradia iLint hydrogen train in France for the first time. The event took place at a railway test centre.
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Alstom to Supply 35 Additional Citadis Trams to Lyon
Alstom has received an option exercise order from SYTRAL, Lyon's public transport authority, for 35 Citadis trams.
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Knorr-Bremse to Supply Brake Systems for Czech Rolling Stock Orders
Skoda Transportation has chosen Knorr-Bremse to supply brake systems and other equipment for rolling stock contracts in the Czech Republic.
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Siemens Mobility Battery Hybrid Streetcars Enter Service in Charlotte
Siemens Mobility's battery hybrid S700 streetcars have entered service in Charlotte, North Carolina. They were ordered in 2016.
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UWC Flat Car Certified Allowing It to Begin Fulfilling 1,000-Unit Contract
UWC's model 13-6724 flat car has been certified and it's begun supplying Laude Smart Intermodal with 1,000 freight cars.
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Alstom Promotes Hydrogen Trains as a Route to Sustainable Mobility in the Middle East and North Africa
Alstom is working closely with transportation authorities in MENA, showcasing sustainable mobility solutions including its hydrogen train.
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Alstom Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Showcased in Sweden for First Time
Alstom has run its Coradia iLint hydrogen-powered regional passenger train in Sweden for the first time in Östersund.
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Alstom to Supply Bogies for Rail Vehicles that Will Run on Bangladesh's Padma Bridge
Alstom has won a contract with CRRC Tangshan to supply 200 MD523 broad-gauge bogies for rail operator Bangladesh Railway.
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Alstom to Supply Metropolis Trains to Santo Domingo
Alstom signs contract to manufacture, supply and commission eight new three-car Metropolis trainsets for Line 1 of the Santo Domingo Metro.
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Austrian Federal Railways Orders 21 Further Siemens Desiro ML Trains
Austrian Federal Railways has ordered a further 21 Siemens Desiro ML multiple units, this time in a four-car version.
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Moscow Central Circle Takes Step Closer to Introducing Unmanned Trains
Russian Railways plans to introduce unmanned trains in Moscow and is testing an ATO system on its high-speed electric train Lastochka.