Latest Rolling Stock News
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UK: New Avanti West Coast Fleet Begins Main Line Testing
Avanti West Coast has begun testing its new Hitachi fleet on the West Coast Main Line. The trains are due to enter service later this year.
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New York's MTA Unveils New R211 Subway Trains
New York's MTA has unveiled one of the two R211 open gangway subway trains that are undergoing testing at its Coney Island Yard in Brooklyn.
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London Dignitaries Visit Beckton Depot to View First New DLR Train
The Mayor of London and the city’s Transport Commissioner visited Beckton Depot to see the first new DLR train this week.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Joins Financing of Rail First Acquisition
KfW IPEX-Bank recently aided the financing of Amber Infrastructure Group and DIF Capital Partners' acquisition of Rail First Asset Managemen…
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Germany: Mireo Plus B Battery Trains Chosen for Upper and Lower Westerwald Pilot Project
Hessische Landesbahn has ordered three two-car Mireo Plus B battery trains from Siemens Mobility for its OWB and UWB pilot project.
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Quebec: Alstom’s Coradia iLint to Operate on Réseau Charlevoix Network
Alstom will operate its Coradia iLint hydrogen-powered train on the Réseau Charlevoix rail network in Quebec, Canada.
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Škoda Group Expands into Austria
Škoda Group recently established a new subsidiary, Škoda Group Austria GmbH, based in Vienna, strengthening its presence.
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Alstom Supplies 163 DT5 Metro Vehicles for Hamburg Metro
Alstom has concluded its project of manufacturing 163 DT5 metro vehicles for the Hamburg Metro, operated by Hamburger Hochbahn.
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Poland: Polregio to Purchase up to 200 Electric Trains
Polregio has signed framework agreements with FPS H.Cegielski, Pesa Bydgoszcz SA, Newag SA and Stadler Polska for up to 200 electric trains.
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Limited Stand Space Remains at Rolling Stock Networking
Book your place now at Rolling Stock Networking, taking place on 6 July 2023, as available stand space is now limited.
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Brightline to Test Trains at 110mph in Palm Beach County
Brightline is testing trains at 110 miles per hour in northern Palm Beach County from Saturday 11 February.
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Alpha Trains Group Partnership Extended
GMEINDER has been a trusted partner for Alpha Trains Group in the maintenance, optimisation and repair of gear wheel sets for over 10 years.
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Czech Republic: First Four-Car Moravia Trainset Enters Test Service
The new four-car Moravia trainset has entered trial operation on the S2 line from Brno to Letovice in South Moravia.
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BALLASTICK® 101
Derby Rubber manufactures two flagship, one-piece broom elements, in both hollow and solid form for railway operators across the world.
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Liverpool City Region’s New Fleet to Enter Service this Month
Liverpool City Region’s new fleet of publicly-owned trains could enter service as soon as 23 January, the city mayor has announced.
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FEATI University Sets Its Sights on Railway Engineering and Technology
FEATI University, the Philippines, has set its sights on becoming a leading academic institution in railway engineering and technology.
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KfW IPEX-Bank: Belgin Rudack Joins the Management Board
Belgin Rudack has become one of five members of KfW IPEX-Bank’s Management Board, responsible for export and project finance within KfW Grou…
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Talgo Intercity Trains Commence Operations in Egypt
Egypt National Railways (ENR) has commenced the commercial operation of Talgo Intercity trains between Cairo and Alexandria.
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Wikov Delivers Diesel-Electric Trains from PT INKA
Four diesel-electric multiple unit trains from Indonesian company PT INKA are currently undergoing rigorous testing.
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Renfe Purchases 97 New Trains for Fleet Renewal Plan
Renfe has purchased an additional 97 new Cercanías and Media Distancia trains as part of its train fleet renewal plan.
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Final Contract Awarded for Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport
The Parklife Metro consortium has been awarded the third and final major contract for the Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport project.
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Canada: Ontario Purchases 3 Northlander Trainsets from Siemens
Ontario is investing 139.5 million CAD in three Northlander trainsets as part of its plan to bring back northeastern passenger rail services…
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New Images of Amtrak Airo Unveiled
Amtrak has unveiled renders of its newest train, the Amtrak Airo. The new trains will begin operating across Amtrak routes in 2026.
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Škoda Trams Celebrate Their 25th Birthday
Škoda Group celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first tram, taking a look at some milestones over the years.