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Scotland: Procurement Begins for New InterCity Trains
The Scottish Government has commenced procurement to replace ScotRail's fleet of InterCity trains.
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Czech Republic: Škoda Launches Its First Battery Train
Czech Railways has launched its first battery-powered train, developed by Škoda Group, to operate on non-electrified lines.
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Stabling Facility in Sundland Equipped with Roediger Supply and Disposal System
A new train parking facility in Sundland, Drammen has been equipped with a Roediger Vacuum supply and disposal system.
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Finland: Škoda Group to Supply Additional Units for Tampere Fleet
Škoda Group has signed a contract to supply seven new trams and eight additional modules for the city of Tampere's existing tram fleet.
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Sweden: Alstom Signs 10 Year Maintenance Contract for Norrtåg Fleet
Alstom has signed a new 10-year contract for the maintenance of Swedish operator VR's Norrtåg fleet.
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Siemens' Mireo Plus H Hydrogen Train Enters Passenger Service
Siemens Mobility has introduced its Mireo Plus H hydrogen and Mireo Plus B battery trains into passenger service in Germany.
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Canada: VIA Rail Issues RFQ for New Train Fleet
VIA Rail Canada has launched a Requests for Qualification (RFQ) for locomotives and cars to replace its LDRR train fleet.
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France: Alstom's New-Generation Citadis Tram Launches on Line T1
Alstom has launched its new-generation Citadis tram, known as TW20, into passenger service on Line T1 of the Île-de-France Mobilités network…
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UK: Hitachi Rail to Supply 14 New Trains for Open Access Services
Hitachi Rail has signed an agreement with FirstGroup and Angel Trains to lease 14 five-car trains for open access rail services in the UK.
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Alstom to Supply 35 Additional RER NG Trains in Paris
Alstom will provide 35 additional RER NG trains for the RER E line within the Île-de-France Mobilités network in Paris.
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Amtrak Presents Details of Its NextGen Acela Fleet
Amtrak has presented details of its NextGen Acela high-speed trainsets, manufactured by Alstom. These units will enter service in 2025.
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UK: South Western Railway Launches Aventra Fleet
South Western Railway (SWR) has launched its new Aventra fleet, consisting of 90 Class 701 Arterio trains built by Alstom in Derby.
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Riyadh Metro to Commence Service in Saudi Arabia
Alstom has celebrated the launch of the 176-kilometre Riyadh Metro network in Saudi Arabia.
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Switzerland: RBS Orders New RegioExpress Trains
In Switzerland, Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn (RBS) has signed a contract with Stadler for the delivery of 20 new multiple-unit trains.
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Collaboration Paves the Way for a Comfortable, Efficient and Durable Future
RedCabin has announced the results of the Rail Interiors Awards, which took place as part of the Railway Interior Innovation Summit Europe.
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Caltrain to Transfer Diesel Fleet to Buyer in Peru
Caltrain has finalised an agreement to transfer its diesel fleet to the Municipality of Lima, Peru, following its network electrification.
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Romania: Alstom and ARF Deploy Coradia Stream Electric Train
Alstom and Romania's Railway Reform Authority (ARF) have launched a Coradia Stream regional electric train into commercial service.
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Alstom Delivers First Trainset for Taipei's Wanda Line
Alstom has delivered the first fully automated Metropolis trainset for the new Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line in Taipei.
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Metro de Madrid Invests in New Automated Metro Trains
The Community of Madrid has presented the design for new automated Metro trains set to operate on Line 6 by 2027.
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Fuel Savings with the “Banana” APU: A Game Changer for Your Fleet
The Banana APU from INPS Group ensures that your fleet is equipped for maximum efficiency in the cold winter months.
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MBTA and CAF Present New Green Line Vehicle Mockup
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has presented a mockup of its future Green Line Type 10 vehicle.
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Stadler to Supply 24 Trains for Lisbon Metro
Stadler has been contracted to deliver 24 new metro trains to Lisbon metro operator, Metropolitano de Lisboa.
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Stadler Wins Contract to Supply Light Rail Vehicles to Salt Lake City
Stadler has received an order to supply up to 80 CITYLINK light rail vehicles for the UTA TRAX network in Salt Lake City.
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Siemens to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit Europe 2024
Hosted by Siemens, the Railway Interior Innovation Summit Europe will take place from 5–7 November 2024 in Germany.