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Stadler to Display Battery-Powered FLIRT Akku at InnoTrans 2024
At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will display a battery-electric version of its FLIRT Akku train ordered by DB Regio.
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Hitachi Rail Tests Intercity Battery Train on UK Rail Network
TransPennine Express, Angel Trains, and Hitachi Rail are testing an intercity battery-powered train on the UK's national rail network.
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Sweden: Alstom Delivers New Trams to Gothenburg
Alstom has delivered the first of 60 M34 trams to Västtrafik in Gothenburg, Sweden, providing longer vehicles with more capacity.
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Italy: SSIF Orders Additional Narrow Gauge Stadler Trains
Italian railway operator, Società Subalpina di Imprese Ferroviarie (SSIF) has ordered additional narrow gauge trains from Stadler.
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InnoTrans: Stadler to Present Servicejet Rescue Train for ÖBB
At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will present a firefighting and rescue train, being built for ÖBB Infrastruktur on behalf of Rail Equipment GmbH.
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Alstom to Refurbish CrossCountry Voyager Fleet in Derby
Alstom has been contracted to refurbish CrossCountry’s Voyager fleet from its factory in Derby to enhance the passenger experience.
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MBTA Orders 41 Rail Cars from Hyundai Rotem
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has ordered an additional 41 rail cars from Hyundai Rotem.
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Stadler to Unveil KISS Cityjet at InnoTrans 2024
At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler is set to unveil the KISS Cityjet double-decker multiple unit built for ÖBB Personenverkehr AG.
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InnoTrans: Stadler to Unveil Class 99 Locomotive for UK Market
At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will unveil its new Class 99 locomotive for Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight in the UK.
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Caltrain Launches Electric Train Fleet
On Sunday, 11 August, Caltrain officially introduced the first of its new electric trains into regular service.
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Stadler to Present CITYLINK Tram-Train at InnoTrans 2024
At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will present the first complete CITYLINK tram train for the 'VDV Tram-Train' project.
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Stadler to Premiere RS ZERO Train at InnoTrans 2024
At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will present the world premiere of its RS ZERO zero-emission regional train.
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Alstom's Innovia APM Train Starts Service on Singapore’s Bukit Panjang LRT
The first of Alstom’s Innovia Automated People Mover (APM) 300R trains has begun operating on the Bukit Panjang LRT line in Singapore.
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Hitachi Rail to Supply Battery-Powered Trams in Florence
In Florence, Hitachi Rail has been contracted to supply 46 battery-powered trams and the necessary digital signalling to operate them.
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Alstom Contracted to Maintain TransPennine Express Class 397 Fleet
Alstom has been awarded a contract extension from TransPennine Express (TPE) to maintain its Class 397 fleet.
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NJ TRANSIT to Purchase 36 New Rail Cars from Alstom
NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors has approved the purchase of 36 additional Multilevel III rail cars from Alstom.
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US: MBTA Approves Plan for Battery-Electric Commuter Trains
The MBTA has approved Keolis' plan to operate battery-electric trains on the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line.
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Alstom to Overhaul Buenos Aires Metro Trains
EMOVA has contracted Alstom to overhaul its fleet of 60 Metropolis 300 model cars for the Buenos Aires Metro.
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US: Hitachi Rail to Supply New SEPTA Train Fleet
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has contracted Hitachi Rail to supply new trains on the Market-Frankford Line…
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Alstom to Supply 90 S-Bahn Cologne Trains
Alstom has been awarded a 4 billion EUR contract to supply and maintain 90 commuter trains for the S-Bahn Cologne in Germany.
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SBB Cargo Orders 20 Vectron Locomotives from Siemens Mobility
SBB Cargo International, in partnership with Südleasing GmbH, has commissioned 20 Vectron multi-system locomotives from Siemens Mobility.
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Škoda Operates Autonomous Tram in Finland
Using its Smart Depot ecosystem in Tampere, Finland, Škoda Group has demonstrated a tram's capabilities to operate without a driver.
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VIA Rail Unveils New Lumi Train for Québec City-Windsor Corridor
VIA Rail Canada has unveiled a special exterior design for one of its new Québec City-Windsor corridor trains.
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US: CAF to Supply New Trams in Omaha, Nebraska
The Omaha Streetcar Authority has selected CAF to supply the trams for the city's new tram network project.