Latest Rolling Stock News
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France: Alstom and SNCF Present Battery-Powered Regional Train
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have presented the first of five battery-powered trains to operate in regions across France.
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New R211 Subway Cars Rolled Out on Staten Island Railway
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has rolled out the first five R211 subway cars on the Staten Island Railway.
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Chicago Metra to Purchase Battery-Powered Trainsets
Chicago's commuter rail operator, Metra has been awarded a 169.3 million USD grant to purchase zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets.
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MK-SEATS Presents Top Selling Product: MKS Rail Komfort
Thanks to the versatility of its adjustments, the MKS Rail Komfort from MK-SEATS is fully customisable and ergonomic.
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US: Additional FTA Funding to Replace Ageing Passenger Railcars
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will provide 197 million USD in funding to help transit agencies replace ageing passenger railcars.
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Škoda to Supply 30 Electric Trains to Uzbekistan Railways
Škoda Group has signed a contract to supply 30 electric multiple unit (EMU) trains to Uzbekistan Railways.
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Siemens Mobility to Deliver Additional LRVs to Sacramento
The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has ordered an additional eight S700 light rail vehicles (LRVs) from Siemens Mobility.
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Amtrak’s New Acela Programme to Face Additional Delays
The Amtrak Office of Inspector General has reported that the New Acela programme will likely face future delays due to design issues.
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INPS Group to Showcase Products at APTA Expo 2023
Visit INPS Group, a leader of products and services for the transit industry, at the APTA Expo in Florida this October - booth #2888.
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Liverpool's Battery-Powered Trains to Commence Service at Headbolt Lane Station
Liverpool City Region's Headbolt Lane station will open on 5 October to be served by the UK's first battery-powered passenger trains.
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Discover New Suppliers, Technologies and Designs at the Rail Interiors Show
The Rail Interiors Show, an international exhibition for rail-cabin interior design and technology, will take place on 25–26 October.
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Expo Ferroviaria 2023
LANFRANCO & Cie will be exhibiting at the Expo Ferroviaria Show in Milan, Italy, Pavilion 9P Stand C90, from October 3 to 5.
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Avanti West Coast Unveils Livery for Class 805 Trains
Avanti West Coast has unveiled the new livery for its fleet of Class 805 trains, which are currently undergoing main line testing.
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VR FleetCare To Continue Maintaining Train Bogies in Finland
Estonian railway company Elron has renewed maintenance contract of its Flirt train bogies with VR FleetCare after an international tender.
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Stadler and Siemens Complete Delivery of 104 Berlin S-Bahn Trains
A consortium comprised of Stadler and Siemens Mobility has completed the delivery of 106 new trains manufactured for the Berlin S-Bahn.
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Success in Power Electronics Integration to Power HVAC in Trams
A prominent manufacturer of HVAC systems for the railway industry partnered with Premium PSU to create a custom tram inverter.
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First Light Rail Vehicle Arrives in Greater Copenhagen
The first of 29 new Siemens Mobility trains for Copenhagen's light rail project has been delivered to Glostrup, Denmark.
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New Hitachi Trams to Commence Service in Turin
Hitachi Rail has announced that 30 new trams will start service in Turin on 11 September under a contract with Gruppo Torinese Trasporti.
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HS2 Trains Achieve BSI PAS 2080 Carbon Reduction Standard
HS2's high-speed electric trains have become the first in the world to achieve BSI's PAS 2080 carbon reduction standard.
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MK-SEATS: Modernity, Comfort, Security
MK-SEATS offers design, production, assembly, and maintenance services for a wide range of seats dedicated to various transport sectors.
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India: Alstom Delivers First Trainset for Bhopal-Indore Metro Project
Alstom has delivered the first trainset to Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited for the Bhopal-Indore metro rail project in India.
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ÖBB to Order Up to 540 Mireo Trains from Siemens Mobility
ÖBB has awarded a framework agreement to Siemens Mobility to supply up to 540 single-deck electric multiple-unit trains.
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CRRC to Deliver New EMUs to Chile National Railroad
CRRC has been awarded a contract to supply new EMU railcars to Chile National Railroad (EFE) for use in Melipilla and Batuko.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases RFQ to Purchase First Trainsets
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure its first trainsets.