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China: CR450 Electric Train Sets New Speed Records
The CR450 EMU has set new speed records while undergoing operational evaluation on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu high-speed railway.
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New York's MTA Orders 378 New R268 Subway Cars
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is purchasing 378 new R268 subway cars as part of its fleet modernisation programme.
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Alstom Opens New Overhaul and Repair Facility at Crewe Works Site
Alstom has announced the official opening of its new train component overhaul and repair facility at its Crewe Works site.
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UK: Alstom Signs Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with SWR
Alstom has signed a new four-and-a-half-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with South Western Railway (SWR).
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Škoda ForCity Plus 52T Trams Begin Passenger Operations in Prague
Škoda has announced that the first seven Škoda ForCity Plus 52T trams have officially begun passenger operations in Prague.
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Sweden: Alstom to Provide Maintenance for Mälartåg Commuter Trains
Alstom has been awarded a maintenance contract for Mälartåg's fleet of sixty-two commuter trains which will last for up to ten years.
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Utah Transit Authority Orders 20 Additional Stadler Light Rail Vehicles
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has chosen to order an additional 20 Citylink light rail vehicles from Stadler.
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Alstom Begins Construction on New Elizabeth Line Trains
Construction has officially begun on the first of an additional 10 new Elizabeth line trains at Alstom's manufacturing site in Derby.
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Alstom Presents First Ten Coradia Stream Trains for Barcelona Airport Services
Alstom has presented the first of ten electric Coradia Stream trains destined to connect Barcelona city centre with El Prat Airport.
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Amtrak Airo Moves from Colorado to Northeast for Testing
Amtrak’s first new Airo train has completed testing in Pueblo, Colorado, and is now being transferred to the Northeast Corridor.
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MBTA Secures Funding to Procure New Commuter Rail Locomotives
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has secured funding to procure new commuter rail locomotives.
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Portugal: CP Orders 117 New Trains from Alstom/DST Consortium
Comboios de Portugal (CP) has ordered 117 new electric multiple unit (EMU) trains from an Alstom/DST consortium.
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Siemens Mobility to Supply 57 VAL208 NG3 Metro Trains for Lille Line 2
The European Metropolis of Lille has voted to award Siemens Mobility a new contract to supply 57 VAL208 NG3 trains for its Line 2 route.
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Denmark: First of 16 Talgo 230 Trains Accepted by DSB
DSB has officially accepted the first of 16 Talgo 230 trains, with units set to begin operation under the EuroCity name.
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Eurostar to Introduce New Double-Decker Celestia Trains
Eurostar has announced a 2 billion EUR investment in up to 50 new double-decker high-speed trains built by Alstom.
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Siemens Donates Former Heathrow Express Carriage to Humberside Fire & Rescue
Siemens Mobility has donated a former Heathrow Express train carriage to the Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.
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Liebherr-Transportation to Provide HVAC Systems for Saudi-Bound Stadler DMUs
Liebherr-Transportation Systems has confirmed it will supply HVAC systems for a number of Stadler Intercity DMUs destined for Saudi Arabia.
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New ICE L High-Speed Train Premieres in Germany
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has premiered the ICE L: Germany’s first high-speed train with step-free boarding.
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Alstom Celebrates Commissioning of MF19 Metro in Paris
Alstom has introduced the first MF19 metro train on Line 10 of Paris's metro, in collaboration with Île-de-France Mobilités & RATP.
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Project Aurora Complete as 304th Electrostar Train Re-Enters Passenger Service
A project to upgrade trains on Govia Thameslink Railway routes has been completed as the final unit re-enters service this weekend.
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New Chiltern Railways Trains to Increase Passenger Capacity by 10,000 Seats a Day
Chiltern Railways has showcased its new Mark 5A trains, which will add more than 10,000 more seats for customers each weekday.
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US: STV to Provide Engineering and Procurement Support for New MTA Fleet
STV has been selected by the MTA's Metro-North Railroad to provide engineering and procurement support for new battery electric locomotives.
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Škoda ForCity Plus 52T Trams Pass Type Approval and Homologation Process
Škoda's new ForCity Plus 52T trams designed for Prague have officially passed both the type approval and homologation process.
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Stadler to Provide Increased Capacity FLIRT XL Units for VRR S-Bahn
The Rhine-Ruhr Transport Association has announced it will begin a targeted expansion of capacity on sub-network 1 of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn.