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Alstom's Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Enters Revenue Service in Québec

Under a partnership with the Government of Québec, Alstom has launched the first passenger train in North America to be powered by hydrogen.

Hitachi Rail Completes Phase 1 Rollout of Tri-Mode 'Blues' Trains

Hitachi Rail has completed phase one of the production and rollout of its tri-mode Masaccio trains for service in Italy. 

Rail Partners Conference at Rolling Stock Networking 2023

The Rail Partners Conference at RSN 2023 will explore how train owners and operators can deliver for both the customer and the environment.

In Focus: Axleboxes

Axleboxes are a vital component of a train’s suspension system, providing support to the axle & maintaining proper alignment with wheelsets.

Alstom celebrates 200th Anniversary of Locomotive Works

Alstom has celebrated the 200th Anniversary of the world’s first purpose-built locomotive works in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

Bearing Life: More than Mathematics

SKF believes the reliable performance of railway equipment relies heavily on the durability of its components, particularly the bearings.

Stadler to Deliver Additional TRAMLINK Trams in Milan

Stadler has been awarded a contract to supply Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) with a new fleet of trams for the city of Milan, Italy. 

RSN: The Place to Be for Rail Professionals On 6 July 2023

Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) is the place to be on 6 July 2023 to explore the professional rail industry and make new connections.

Stadler to Deliver 15 FLIRT Trains in Lithuania

Stadler has received its first contract to deliver FLIRT trains in Lithuania with an order from Lithuanian railway operator, LTG Link.

Silver Medal from EcoVadis for Tower Cold Chain

Tower Cold Chain has been awarded the silver medal from EcoVadis for continuing actions made towards its sustainability credentials.

Alstom Dispatches First Train for Paris Metro Line 15

The first metro train manufactured to operate on Paris' new line 15 has left Alstom's factory in Valenciennes.

Siemens Mobility’s X-Wagen Metro Enters Service in Vienna

Siemens Mobility’s first X-Wagen metro train has commenced passenger service on the Wiener Linien metro in Vienna. 

Singapore LTA Orders 44 CRRC Trains for Cross Island Line

Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to a CRRC consortium to supply 44 six-car trains for the Cross Island Line…

Alstom Reveals Designs for Renfe's Coradia Stream Trains

Alstom has revealed the future design of the 201 Coradia Stream high-capacity trains that it will supply to Renfe in Spain.

Green Transition Increases the Need for Freight Wagons

The ongoing emphasis on sustainable development is leading to increased demand in freight wagon manufacturing, claims VR FleetCare.

Alstom Unveils New Tram Designs for Québec City Tramway

The City of Québec and Alstom have unveiled designs of the proposed new trains for the Québec City Tramway. 

Škoda Group to Overhaul Eight More Trams from Liberec

Škoda Group will make a general overhaul of another eight trams for the Transport Company of Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou (DPMLJ).

PowerRail Australia Visits USA

PowerRail recently hosted staff from PowerRail Australia to discuss best practices & strategies following their latest move to a new facilit…

Alstom Presents New Metro Car for Barcelona at UITP Global Public Transport Summit

Alstom has presented the new Metropolis metro car for Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit…

Rolling Stock Networking Supports the Railway Children Charity

Rolling Stock Networking and Atkore Flexicon have donated prizes for a raffle to support the Railway Children charity during the event.

DB Cargo Italia Orders 4 EffiShunter 1000 Diesel-Electric Locomotives

DB Cargo Italia has ordered four new EffiShunter 1000 diesel-electric locomotives from Czech company, CZ LOKO.

Alstom to Deliver 130 Citadis LRVs to Pennsylvania's SEPTA

KfW Ipex-Bank Provides Financing for Dutch State Railway

KfW IPEX-Bank has contributed EUR 200 million to the Dutch State Railway company NS’ investment programme for the region.

Alstom Unveils First New Train for Singapore's North-South and East-West Lines

Alstom has presented the first of 106 six-car high-capacity trains for the East-West and North-South lines of Singapore’s MRT system.