Latest Rolling Stock News
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DB Signs Framework Agreement for Up to 400 Dual Mode Vectron Locomotives
Deutsche Bahn has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for up to 400 Vectron dual mode locomotives. First order: 100 units.
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Bombardier to Supply 8 ALP-45 Dual-Power Locomotives to New Jersey
NJ TRANSIT has exercised an option from a 2008 contract for a further 8 ALP-45 dual-power locomotives from Bombardier Transportation.
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Bombardier to Upgrade Communication System for Singapore MRT
Bombardier has won a contract with Singapore's LTA to upgrade the communication system on the MOVIA metro trains on the Downtown line.
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TMH Delivers Five Locomotives to Uzbekistan Railways
Transmashholding (TMH) has delivered five electric freight locomotives type 3ES5K to Uzbekistan Railways, following an order from May 2020.
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Etihad Rail Triples Its Fleet in Readiness of Stage Two
Etihad Rail has awarded a contract for 843 wagons to CRRC, which will triple its fleet in anticipation of the opening of Stage Two.
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CZ Loko Wins New Customer in Italy: EVM Rail
CZ Loko has won a new customer. EVM Rail has ordered one EffiShunter 1000 locomotive. The agreement includes an option for a a second unit.
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Alstom Begins Validation Tests for Prima T8 in Azerbaijan
Alstom has started the validation tests for its Prima T8 AZ8A locomotives for Azerbaijan. They are being performed on the main freight line.
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First Battery Electric Shunter in Operation for Rhaetian Railway
The first Stadler Geaf 2/2 battery electric shunting locomotive has entered service for Rhaetian Railway at Chur station.
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Amtrak Reveals Renderings of New Siemens Locomotives
Amtrak has revealed renderings of the new ALC-42 Siemens Charger diesel-electric locomotives that fulfil Tier 4 emissions standards.
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Knorr-Bremse Wins London Underground Contract
Siemens Mobility has contracted Knorr-Bremse to supply the door systems for the Inspiro trains for London Underground's Piccadilly line.
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CZ Loko Delivers First EffiShunter 1000M to CER Cargo
CZ Loko has handed over the first of two EffiShunter 1000M locomotives, based on the old Class 742 locomotives, to CER Cargo.
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Alstom Delivers 55m Citadis Trams to Dublin
Alstom has delivered the first two of eight new 55m Citadis trams to Ireland for operation on the Luas tram network in Dublin.
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International Competition to Find Major Rolling Stock Partner in Kazakhstan
The national railway company of Kazakhstan has launched an international competition to find a partner in collaboration with DB E&C.
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Additional 1m GBP for Breeze Hydrogen Train Programme
Alstom and Eversholt Rail are investing a further 1 million GBP into the hydrogen train Breeze in order to accelerate the UK hydrogen sector…
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Inspiro Metro for Sofia Leaves Factory in Poland
The first Inspiro metro train from the options contract with Metropolitan EAD has left the factory in Poland for Sofia, Bulgaria.
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First TRAXX MS3 Locomotives Enter Commercial Trial Operation in Czech Republic
The first TRAXX MS3 locomotives have entered service for CD Cargo. They meet the new Czech electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
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DB Orders 30 New ICE Trains from Siemens for €1 Billion
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has ordered 30 new ICE trains from Siemens Mobility. The first are to enter service in 2022, all by 2026.
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Moldova: CFM Takes Possession of 12 Diesel Locomotives
The EBRD, the EU and the EIB have contributed funding by way of grants and loans for 12 diesel locomotives for Moldova's state operator CFM.