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Northrail Purchases New Vectron Locomotives
Northrail has announced the expansion of its European fleet with the addition of up to 50 new Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility.
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Stadler TRAMLINK Trams Enter Service in Milan
The first of 74 new Stadler TRAMLINK trams has entered service in Milan, operated by Azienda Transporti Milanesi S.p.A. (ATM).
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STV to Support Metra in Procuring Battery-Powered Trains
Chicago’s Metra Metropolitan Rail (Metra) has contracted STV to provide procurement support for battery-powered trainsets.
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IN PICTURES: Dreamstar Releases Renderings for US Overnight Rail Service
Dreamstar Lines has released interior design renderings for trains set to operate on overnight rail services in the US.
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Alstom and Île-de-France Mobilités Unveil MF19 Metro Trains for Paris
Île-de-France Mobilités and Alstom have unveiled the new generation MF19 metro train to be operated by RATP in the Paris region.
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World’s First Carbon Fibre Subway Train Enters Service
The CETROVO 1.0 subway train, jointly developed by CRRC and Qingdao Metro Group, has entered service on Qingdao Metro Line 1 in China.
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CRRC Provides Further Details on CR450 Bullet Train
Following the unveiling of the world’s fastest high-speed train in China, CRRC has provided further details on the CR450 model.
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UK: Alstom Expands Technical Support and Spares Supply Contract with GTR
Alstom has confirmed a 24.5 million GBP contract variation with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to support the reactivation of 30 trains.
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Siemens Mobility to Supply 30 Additional Mireo Trains to ÖBB
Siemens Mobility has secured an order from ÖBB to supply an additional 30 Mireo commuter trains in Austria.
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ÖBB's Cityjet Double-Decker Undergoes Climate Wind Tunnel Testing
The new ÖBB Cityjet double-decker train is currently undergoing testing in one of the world's largest climate wind tunnels.
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Siemens Mobility Receives First Order for Battery-Equipped Vectron Units
Siemens Mobility has received the first order for a set of Vectron trains equipped with a battery module.
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Siemens Mobility Secures Maintenance Contract for Kuala Lumpur MRT Trains
Siemens Mobility has a technical support and spare parts supply contract for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line in Kuala Lumpur.
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Alstom's Trápaga Site to Deliver Three Major Rail Projects
Alstom's Trápaga development centre has been selected to deliver three new rail projects for operation in Germany, Sweden and the UK.
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MARTA Unveils New CQ400 Railcars for Atlanta
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority recently unveiled its new fleet of CQ400 Railcars at its State of MARTA event.
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Prototype of New Western Sydney Airport Metro Train Unveiled
A full-scale prototype of the new metro train for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line has been unveiled.
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Nose Design Experience Renews Partnership with DB Fernverkehr
Nose Design Experience has announced a renewed partnership with Deutsche Bahn (DB) Fernverkehr.
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Canada: Metrolinx to Refurbish 302 GO Transit Trains
Metrolinx has announced plans to refurbish 302 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches through agreements with Alstom and Ontario Northland.
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Alstom Wins €144 Million Contract for Indian Sleeper Train Components
Alstom has been awarded a contract for the supply of traction components and electrical equipment for a set of sleeper traincars in India.
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Škoda Group Unveils First Škoda ForCity Plus 52T Tram
Škoda Group has completed production on the first of its new Škoda ForCity Plus 52T trams, giving the vehicle its first test ride in Pilsen.
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Stadler to Install Additional Traction System on Leo Express Trains
In Central Europe, Stadler has been contracted by Leo Express to install an additional traction system on its fleet of FLIRT trains.
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The World's Fastest High-Speed Trains in 2025
As manufacturers and operators invest in more efficient rail technologies, we take a look at some of the fastest trains in the world in 2025…
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ABB & Škoda Announce Partnership for Battery-Electric Trains
ABB & Škoda Group have announced a partnership for the development of new battery-electric trains.
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Alstom to Deliver 15 Automated Metro Trains to Lille
Alstom has secured a contract to supply 15 additional automated metro trains to the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL).
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TriMet Introduces New Type 6 MAX Trains in Portland
Two of TriMet’s newest Type 6 MAX trains, manufactured by Siemens Mobility, have entered regular service in Portland, Oregon.