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Krösatågen Civity Nordic in the Netherlands
Krösatågen Civity Nordic in the Netherlands

CAF has sent its first of 28 Civity Nordic EMUs for Swedish operator Krösatågen from its plant in Spain to the VUZ test centre Velim.

Royal Mail to cease all rail freight activities in UK
Royal Mail to cease all rail freight activities in UK

In early July 2024, Royal Mail has announced it is to make its final delivery by the railway in October, bringing almost two centuries of mail rail to an end.

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GB Railfreight uses new electric shunters
GB Railfreight uses new electric shunters

On 9 August 2024, GB Railfreight has acquired four new electric Class 18 hybrid+ shunting locomotives to its growing fleet.

New HOA hoppers for Mendip Rail
New HOA hoppers for Mendip Rail

VTG Rail UK has completed the delivery of the first batch of 34 out of 203 new HOA hopper wagons to Mendip Rail.

TMH equiped trains of Bogatyr Komir with remote video surveillance systems
TMH equiped trains of Bogatyr Komir with remote video surveillance systems

TMH Intellektualnye Sistemy (TMH Intellectual Systems) has installed in April 2024 a remote video surveillance system on 15 freight trains of Bogatyr Komir (Bogatyr Coal), one of the largest coal mining companies in Kazakhstan.

TMH will produce new EMUs and coaches with financial support from VEB.RF
TMH will produce new EMUs and coaches with financial support from VEB.RF

On 5 August 2024, an agreement was signed between TVZ and Russian VEB.RF bank for a loan of 7.274 billion RUB.

Greater Anglia marks the 5th anniversary of its first FLIRT in passenger service
Greater Anglia marks the 5th anniversary of its first FLIRT in passenger service

On 29 July 2024, Greater Anglia (GA) has marked the 5th anniversary of its first new train entering passenger service.

Liebherr enters Kazakh railway market with HVACs
Liebherr enters Kazakh railway market with HVACs

Liebherr Transportation Systems (China) based in Pinghu was recently contracted by Stadler Rail Group through its local entity in Kazakhstan to manufacture and supply 550 heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems until 2030.

Alstom secures a contract extension from TransPennine Express to maintain Class 397 fleet
Alstom secures a contract extension from TransPennine Express to maintain Class 397 fleet

29 July 2024, Alstom has signed a 10.4 million GBP contract extension with TPE to maintain its Class 397 fleet. 

Renfe Class 106 - The Emperor's New Clothes?
Renfe Class 106 - The Emperor's New Clothes?

The Talgo-built Class 106 high speed trains are posing a headache for Renfe Viajeros, from the very start of commercial services.

Stadler at InnoTrans
Stadler at InnoTrans

At the world’s leading trade fair, Stadler will be presenting eight innovative, sustainable vehicle concepts, as well as all the innovations in the areas of service and signalling.

New tramline to Uithoorn inaugurated
New tramline to Uithoorn inaugurated

Regular tram operations have started on the Uithoornlijn on Sunday 21 July 2024 after the celebration inauguration the day before.

Smart Depot in Tampere
Smart Depot in Tampere

On 18 July 2024 Škoda Group announced that it has successfully demonstrated the first functions of its Smart Depot system, which has enabled the Škoda Smart Artic X34 tram to successfully complete automated movements without the driver.

Rolls-Royce completes sale of lower power range engine business to DEUTZ
Rolls-Royce completes sale of lower power range engine business to DEUTZ

On 1 August 2024, Rolls-Royce has completed the sale of the lower power range engines business of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG to DEUTZ AG.