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ScotRail's Class 222 to be refurbished
ScotRail's Class 222 to be refurbished

On 19 March 2026, Alstom has signed a long-term Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with ScotRail, covering the operation, maintenance support and refresh of its Class 222 fleet.

Alstom welcomes Martin Sion as CEO
Alstom welcomes Martin Sion as CEO

On 1 April 2026, Alstom welcomes Martin Sion as Chief Executive Officer.

Modernization of ČD's RegioSharks
Modernization of ČD's RegioSharks

On 30 March 2026, RegioShark 844.012 was presented at the main station in Pilsen as the first of a total of seven Class 844 DMUs that will undergo modernization.

ČD Cargo 2025
Civity EMUs for Serbia
Civity EMUs for Serbia

On 30 March 2026, CAF has signed a contract for the supply of 30 commuter trains to Srbija voz.

Renfe invites tenders for high speed train fleet
Renfe invites tenders for high speed train fleet

On 25 March 2026, the operator announced that it had invited tenders for 30 new high speed trains, the future contract to include an option for ten more.

Siemens Mobility and Sonda win ETCS signaling project in Mexico
Siemens Mobility and Sonda win ETCS signaling project in Mexico

Siemens Mobility, in consortium with Sonda México SA de CV, has been awarded a landmark contract to deliver the ETCS Level 1 for the Mexico City - Querétaro - Irapuato corridor.

METRANS acquires 50 % stake in Romanian terminal
METRANS acquires 50 % stake in Romanian terminal

METRANS continues the strategic expansion of its intermodal network towards Southeast Europe by securing a 50 % share in a Romanian terminal.

Stadler will operate two Lok 2000s
Stadler will operate two Lok 2000s

At the end of 2025, Ralpin discontinued the RoLa service between Freiburg and Novara.

Siemens and Akiem launch new Electric/Battery Vectron Dual Mode locomotive
Siemens and Akiem launch new Electric/Battery Vectron Dual Mode locomotive

Siemens Mobility and Akiem have signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 80 Vectron locomotives, with a firm order of 50, which includes the launch of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives and an option for 30 additional ones.

Jubilee RegioFox for ČD
Jubilee RegioFox for ČD

On 24 March 2026, PESA handed over a unit 847.100 to the ČD management in Bydgoszcz.

ZSSK has completed the public procurement for new long-distance EMUs
ZSSK has completed the public procurement for new long-distance EMUs

On 20 March 2026, ZSSK has completed the evaluation of bids in the public procurement for new electric units for long-distance transport.

Bulgarian RegioPanter unveiled
Bulgarian RegioPanter unveiled

On 20 March 2026, Škoda Group, with the participation of representatives of the customer of the Class 34 EMUs, presented the unit 34 005/006 at the main station in Sofia.

CargoServ locomotives in a new look
CargoServ locomotives in a new look

On 16 December 2025, CargoServ took over the new Vectron 7193 601 from ELL.

New RockTainer ORE wagons for CargoServ
New RockTainer ORE wagons for CargoServ

CargoServ transports approximately 1.8 million tons of iron ore annually from the Erzberg mountain in Styria to Linz.

First GoVolta train departed
First GoVolta train departed

Dutch new open‑access rail operator connects Amsterdam with Berlin and Hamburg.

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