Latest Rolling Stock News
-
RRX Train – a Siemens Mobility Desiro HC – a Success
The Siemens Desiro HC RRX train, the Rhine-Ruhr Express, entered service in NRW, Germany, in December. 100 days later, it's a success.
-
Industry Insider Week 15 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider Week 15, with all the week's rail news, including problems with the ICE 4 and new trains for South Africa.
-
DB's Innovative Freight Car Project a Success
The innovative freight car project, run by DB Cargo AG and VTG AG has concluded successfully, following 150,000km of active testing.
-
New Berlin S-Bahn Tested in Siemens Train Test Centre
The new Berlin S-Bahn, built by Stadler, is undergoing testing in the Siemens Rail Vehicle Test Centre in Germany, the largest in the world.
-
Alstom Coradia Polyvalent for Léman Express Unveiled
Alstom has unveiled its first finished Coradia Polyvalent commuter train for the Léman Express project, connecting France and Switzerland.
-
New Siemens Metros for Bangkok Skytrain System
7 Siemens metro trains are now running on the Bangkok Skytrain, including the most recent extension that opened in December 2018.
-
PRASA Presents Alstom JV Gibela Trains to Cape Town
PRASA has unveiled the first X'Trapolis Mega trains to Cape Town. Manufactured by the Alstom JV Gibela, the total order is for 600 units.
-
Siemens Service Centre Overhauls 100th Eurostar Bogie
The Siemens Bogie Service Centre in the UK has reached a milestone: it has overhauled its 100th Eurostar bogie within 4 months of opening.
-
Industry Insider Week 14 – 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Global railway news summary: our Industry Insider week 14, with rail news from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy and the UK.
-
Skoda to Supply 31 Electric Trains to Czech Railways
Skoda and Czech Railways have signed a framework agreement for 50 RegioPanter electric trains. CR immediately ordered 31 units.
-
Stadler Giruno High-Speed Train for the Gotthard Receives Operating Licence
Stadler Giruno high-speed train for the Gotthard is given its operating licence by the Swiss Federal Office of Transport. The client is SBB.
-
CAF wins Frecciarossa Maintenance Contract in Italy
CAF wins contract for preventive and corrective maintenance for the Italian high-speed Frecciarossa ETR500 fleet. It has a runtime of 6 year…
-
Île-de-France Mobilités Order 23 Trains for the Grand Paris Express
Alstom, contracted for both rubber and steel-wheeled metro trains for the Grand Paris Express, is to deliver an additional 23 trains.
-
10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider Week 13
In the Industry Insider Week 13: Deutsche Bahn considers sale options for DB Arriva and Stadler wins its biggest vehicle order to date.
-
Alstom Presents Its Metropolis Vehicle for the Montréal REM
Alstom has revealed the design for the new Metropolis trainsets for the Montreal REM – Réseau Express Metropolitain.
-
Stadler Wins First Metro Contract in the US: 127 Trains for Atlanta
Stadler has won a contract with MARTA for 127 two-car metro trains for Atlanta to service the airport. Delivery will begin in 2023.
-
UWC to Supply 400 Articulated Tank Cars to Kazakhstan
United Wagon Company will supply 400 articulated tank cars to TEXOL for the transport of LPG. These UWC articulated tank cars are 24m long.
-
ODEG Orders 23 Siemens Desiro HC Trains for Elbe-Spree Network
ODEG has ordered 23 Siemens Desiro HC multiple units for its Elbe-Spree network. 21 will be six-car trains, 2 will be four-car trains.
-
France: Occitanie to Get 13 New Alstom Coradia Polyvalent Trains
The French region of Occitanie has ordered 13 new four-car Alstom Coradia Polyvalent Régiolis trains, bringing the total up to 46.
-
CRRC and Aurizon Sign Contract for 264 Narrow Gauge Coal Hopper Cars
CRRC and Australian company Aurizon have signed a contract for 264 narrow-gauge hopper cars. The first batch has already been dispatched.
-
Deutsche Bahn: Free Wifi on All InterCity 1 and 2 Trains
DB is upgrading all of its InterCity 1 & 2 trains by 2021 to equip them with free wifi, a service already available on its ICE trains.
-
10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider Week 12
The Industry Insider week 12 featuring all the must-read rail news stories from 18–22 March, including the Eurotunnel shuttle refurbishment.