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Škoda Group Unveils First Škoda ForCity Plus 52T Tram
Škoda Group has completed production on the first of its new Škoda ForCity Plus 52T trams, giving the vehicle its first test ride in Pilsen.
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The World's Fastest High-Speed Trains in 2025
As manufacturers and operators invest in more efficient rail technologies, we take a look at some of the fastest trains in the world in 2025…
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ABB & Škoda Announce Partnership for Battery-Electric Trains
ABB & Škoda Group have announced a partnership for the development of new battery-electric trains.
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TriMet Introduces New Type 6 MAX Trains in Portland
Two of TriMet’s newest Type 6 MAX trains, manufactured by Siemens Mobility, have entered regular service in Portland, Oregon.
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Stadler Produces First Double-Decker Carriage in Hungary Plant
Stadler has unveiled the very-first aluminium double-decker carriage body to be produced in its factory in in Szolnk, Hungary.
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UK: Northern Begins Procurement Process for 450 New Trains
Northern Trains has initiated the largest fleet investment in its history, working toward the procurement of up to 450 new trains.
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Canada: Alstom to Modernise 181 Metrolinx Rail Cars
Alstom has secured a contract with Metrolinx to overhaul and modernise 181 Bi-Level commuter rail cars for GO Transit in Ontario, Canada.
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World's Fastest High-Speed Train Unveiled in China
On 29 December, the CR450 train model was unveiled in Beijing, introducing what is now recognised as the world's fastest high-speed train.
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Alstom’s RER NG Enters Commercial Service on the RER D Line
Alstom welcomes the entry into commercial service of RER NG on the RER D Line of the Île-de-France Mobilités network.
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CAF to Supply 22 Intercités Oxygène Trains to SNCF Voyageurs
SNCF Voyageurs has ordered 22 additional Intercités Oxygène trains from CAF to operate on the Bordeaux-Marseille line.
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Siemens Mobility and Partners Secure Rail Contracts in Thailand
Siemens Mobility, in collaboration with Bozankaya and ST Engineering Urban Solutions, has secured several rail contracts in Thailand.
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Vietnam: Hitachi Completes Turnkey Rail Solution in Ho Chi Minh City
Hitachi has delivered a complete electrical and mechanical system for Ho Chi Minh City’s first urban railway, Line 1.
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Alstom to Open Derby Factory to the Public for the First Time
Alstom has announced plans to open its Derby Litchurch Lane rolling stock factory to the public for the first time in 2025.
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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.