Latest Rolling Stock News
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New and Improved to Keep Cab Cool in 125° F / 51° C
Easily replace old rooftop air conditioners with the “Orange” non-inverter driven locomotive air conditioner from INPS Group.
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FCH2Rail Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train Completes Tests in Portugal
CAF has announced that the FCH2Rail project has completed testing of its bimodal hydrogen train on the rail network in Portugal.
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California High-Speed Rail Releases RFP for Electric Train Contract
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure its electric high-speed trains…
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Amtrak Issues RFI for Zero-Emission Rail Technologies
Amtrak has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for solutions that could help transform its rail fleet with zero-emission technologies.
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California High-Speed Rail Releases Train Interior Design Renderings
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released new preliminary interior design renderings for its future train amenities.
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Spain: Talgo Delivers First Avril Trains to Renfe
In Spain, Talgo has delivered its first Avril trains to Renfe following the completion of on-track testing.
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Alstom Electric C-Series Train Starts Passenger Service in Perth
The first of Alstom's electric C-series trains has entered passenger service in Perth for the Western Australia Railcar Program.
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CN to Test EMD Mainline Hybrid Locomotive from Progress Rail
Canadian National (CN) has purchased a hybrid diesel-battery electric mainline locomotive from Progress Rail to reduce transport emissions.
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Alstom to Deliver 35 Additional RER NG Trains to Île-de-France Mobilités
Île-de-France Mobilités has contracted Alstom to supply an additional 35 RER NG trains for Line E in Paris.
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Switzerland: LEB Orders 4 Multiple-Unit Trains from Stadler
Swiss rail operator, Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) has ordered four additional Be 4/8 multiple-unit trains from Stadler.
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Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus B Battery Hybrid Trains Start Service in Germany
Siemens Mobility's Mireo Plus B battery hybrid trains have begun regular service for SWEG in the Ortenau region of Germany.
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Alstom Delivers New T1 Tram to Île-de-France
Alstom has delivered the first new TW20 tram for the T1 tramway line in Île-de-France to complete testing prior to passenger service.
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Hitachi Rail Unveils Long-Distance Hybrid Battery Train
Hitachi Rail and Trenitalia have unveiled the long-distance version of Europe’s first hybrid battery-powered train.
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Caltrain Retires Diesel Trains Ahead of Electrified Service Launch
Caltrain has retired 32 diesel passenger cars ahead of the launch of its new electric fleet in autumn 2024.
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Stadler's FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train Sets New Guinness World Record
Stadler’s hydrogen-powered FLIRT H2 train has earned a new Guinness World Record for travelling 1,741.7 miles without refuelling.
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Alstom to Fulfil X-Trafik Maintenance Contract with VR Sverige AB
Alstom has been awarded a new maintenance contract for a set of nine X-trafik trains in the Gävleborg region of Sweden.
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UK: CrossCountry Unveils Plans to Transform Fleet by May 2025
UK rail operator, CrossCountry has unveiled plans to expand its fleet and transform the customer experience by May 2025.
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ÖBB Orders 19 Additional Railjet Trains from Siemens Mobility
ÖBB has ordered an additional 19 Railjet trains from Siemens Mobility, alongside putting the first new-generation unit into operation.
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Fire Suppression for Battery Energy Storage Systems
Stat-X Fire Suppression presents a number of fire suppression systems for battery energy storage systems on rolling stock.
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UK: GWR Commences Fast-Charging Battery-Powered Train Trial
Great Western Railway has officially commenced its fast-charging battery-powered train trial on the Greenford branch line.
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Siemens Delivers Final ICE 4 Train to Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced that its ICE 4 fleet is now complete with the delivery of the 137th train.
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Netherlands: Qbuzz Orders New Commuter Trains from CAF
CAF has been awarded a contract to supply 10 commuter trains to Qbuzz, which is part of the FS Group in the Netherlands.
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US: 55 Siemens LRVs Ordered for St. Louis
Siemens Mobility has been selected to deliver 55 S200 high-floor light rail vehicles (LRVs) to Metro Transit in St. Louis.
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France: Alstom to Extend Le Mans Citadis Trams
Alstom has been awarded a contract by Le Mans Métropole to extend the length of 34 Citadis trams in Le Mans, France.