Latest Rolling Stock News
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New Piccadilly Line Trains to Commence Testing in Germany
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the first of its new Piccadilly Line trains have arrived in Germany for testing.
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ADHETEC Acquires Perrone: A Revolutionary Merger
ADHETEC has announced its recent acquisition of Perrone, a distinguished leader in soft goods for transportation interiors.
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China: CRRC CR EMU Commences Service on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway
CRRC has announced that its CR200J EMU has commenced official operation on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway in China.
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Germany: Alstom to Supply 40 Coradia Stream High-Capacity EMUs to NAH.SH
Alstom will supply 40 Coradia Stream high-capacity EMUs to Nahverkehrsverbund Schleswig-Holstein (NAH.SH) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
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Germany: KVG Orders 22 New Škoda Trams for Kassel
Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (KVG) has ordered 22 30-metre two-way trams from Škoda for operation in Kassel, Germany.
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Alstom to Supply 50 Traxx Universal Locomotives to RAILPOOL
Alstom has been contracted to supply 50 Traxx Universal multi-purpose locomotives for European rail vehicle leasing company, RAILPOOL.
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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.