Latest Rolling Stock News
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Austria: ÖBB Orders FLIRT Akku Battery Trains from Stadler
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has awarded a contract to Stadler to supply up to 120 FLIRT Akku battery trains.
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Siemens Mobility and Newag to Supply 8 Inspiro Trains for Sofia
Metro Sofia has ordered an additional eight Inspiro trains from a consortium comprised of Siemens Mobility and NEWAG SA.
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Stadler to Deliver Narrow-Gauge Hydrogen Trains to Italy
Rail operators, ARST and FdC have contracted Stadler to deliver the first narrow-gauge hydrogen trains to Italy.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Financing for Arkas Lojistik
KfW IPEX-Bank has provided financing to Arkas Lojistik for the purchase of 5 Stadler EURODUAL locomotives for railway freight service.
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Japan: Tobu Railway Begins Operating Hitachi's SPACIA X Trains
Tobu Railway has commenced operations of Hitachi Rail’s new Series N100 SPACIA X trains from Tokyo to Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen in Japan.
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Akiem Signs Framework Agreement with Alstom for 100 Traxx Multi-System Locomotives
Alstom has signed a contract with Akiem, a European rolling stock leasing company, for 100 Traxx Universal multi-system (MS3) locomotives.
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Bulgaria: Sofia Buys Metro Trains from Škoda
Škoda has won a contract to deliver 8 4-car metro trains to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, where they will be operated by Metropoliten EAD.
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High Voltage, Hybrid Solutions
SKF's hybrid deep groove ball bearing offers lower friction, higher precision, and superior electrical insulation properties.
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Bergamo Trams from Škoda Group Will Have Anti-collision System
Škoda Group has secured a contract to produce 10 bidirectional trams for the city of Bergamo, including 3 years of full-service.
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Stadler Signs New Contract with EAV for Up to 60 Electric Multiple Units
EAV and Stadler have signed a new contract for the supply of narrow-gauge electric multiple units to run on the Vesuvian railway lines.
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HS2 Launches Procurement Process for Automated People Mover
HS2 Ltd has begun the procurement process for the APM system that will run between Solihull's Interchange Station and Birmingham Airport.
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Alstom Delivers First Train of the Tren Maya Railway Project
Mexico: Alstom has delivered the first of 42 X'trapolis trains for the Tren Maya project. It will now undergo assembly and extensive testing…
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Austrian Federal Railways Orders 35 Additional Stadler Double Deckers
Austrian Federal Railways has ordered a further 35 new Stadler KISS double-decker multiple units – a call from a 2022 framework agreement.
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Catenary Flashovers – the Basics and How to Find Them Fast
Sensonic analyses what a flashover is, why flashovers are damaging to the overhead catenary system and more.
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First of 60 New Stadler IR-DOSTO Trains to Enter Service for SBB
Starting on 17 July, the first of the 60 new inter-regional double-decker IR-DOSTO trains, made by Stadler, will enter service in Switzerlan…
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Reinventing the Wheel
SKF dives into the history of train wheels and wheelset bearings, exploring the evolution of their design over the ages.
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Introducing Motherson’s Rolling Stock Business
An introduction to Motherson Rolling Stock, a manufacturer of electrical systems, wiring harnesses, roof & underframe wiring systems and mor…
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Poland: Alstom Delivers 4 Traxx Multisystem Locomotives to PCC Intermodal
Alstom has delivered four Traxx MS3 multisystem electric locomotives to multimodal operator, PCC Intermodal SA in Poland.
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Breathing New Life into Bearings
According to SKF; the rail industry is facing the challenge of lowering its environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency.
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RAILSoft: Tailored Innovation in Railway Management
Petrosoft.pl Technologie Informatyczne Sp. z o.o.'s RAILSoft is the integrated solution that all railway companies have been waiting for.
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5 Workshop Industry Terms You Really Need to Know
Totalkare has put together some of the most common vehicle workshop terms you’re likely to encounter — as well as what they really mean.
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Transport for London Orders 11 New DLR Trains from CAF
Transport for London (TfL) has exercised an option to order an additional 11 new DLR trains from CAF to enter service by 2026.
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Renfe Exercises Option to Order 32 Additional Electric Trains from CAF
Renfe is exercising an option to order an additional 32 medium-distance electric trains from CAF following a 2022 contract.
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ZF Introduces Condition Monitoring System Connect@rail
ZF is further strengthening its position in Turkey’s railway business with a new project for its digital condition monitoring system.