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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.

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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.

CPK launches tender to build first HSR tunnel
CPK launches tender to build first HSR tunnel

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny has launched a tender for the construction of a 4.6-kilometre tunnel for High Speed Rail in the city of Łódź.

First test runs of RegioPanter in Estonia
First test runs of RegioPanter in Estonia

In the first half of June, unit 3340 was transported from Riga to the Pääsküla depot, the first of a total of sixteen Type Škoda 21Ev RegioPanters of the batch for Elron.

RegioJet without yellow Vectrons. But with more other Vectrons...
RegioJet without yellow Vectrons. But with more other Vectrons...

An era in RegioJet's operations came to an end when the last of the Vectrons on long-term lease from ELL, 193 226, was returned on 14 July 2024.

Railjet 2 still tested at Velim
Railjet 2 still tested at Velim

Although the first railjet 2 non-traction multiple units of ÖBB have already started regular passenger service this March, tests are still underway on the Velim circuits.

Second Frecciarossa 1000 towards VUZ
Second Frecciarossa 1000 towards VUZ

On 13 June 2024, a Frecciarossa 1000 from the production of the Italian Hitachi Rail arrived in Velim.

Siemens Mobility at InnoTrans
Siemens Mobility at InnoTrans

At InnoTrans 2024, Siemens Mobility will showcase its huge rail industry potential.