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Stadler modernizes the signaling technology in Atlanta
Stadler modernizes the signaling technology in Atlanta

On 5 December 2024, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has awarded Stadler the contract to equip its rail network with a new, modern train control system.

CRRC-built car carriers on test
CRRC-built car carriers on test

Three Laaeffrs560.4 wagons built by CRRC Shandong were recently present at the VÚKV test base in Cerhenice.

Renfe and Serena join Arenaways
Renfe and Serena join Arenaways

On 27 November 2024, two months prior to starting the service on the former suspended route Cuneo - Saluzzo - Savigliano, Arenaways Longitude Holding announced the expanding of its corporate structure through the entry of two shareholders leaders in the European market: Renfe Proyectos Internacionales and Serena Industrial Partners.

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InnoTrans 2024 report (21)
InnoTrans 2024 report (21)

Stadler's special surprise, announced only in June, was the RS ZERO, a modern hydrogen powered successor of the RegioShuttle RS1 diesel railcar.

Torrential rains cause transport chaos in Mediterranean Spain
Torrential rains cause transport chaos in Mediterranean Spain

On 23 October 2024 the Spanish Met. Office (AEMET) issued a warning of extreme weather along the Mediterranean coast, caused by the formation of a DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), a low-pressure area at high altitude (over 9,000 m) levels in the atmosphere, isolated from normal circulations of air, and thus capable of moving and behaving in erratic, unpredictable manners.

Liebherr supplies leveling actuators to CAF
Liebherr supplies leveling actuators to CAF

The actuators are integrated in LRVs for Boston´s Green Line and raise or lower a train at the station’s platform so that passengers can board and de-board without any barrier.

Stadler US becomes its own division
Stadler US becomes its own division

Stadler US (STAUS) has grown rapidly in recent years. To support and strengthen this development, the Board of Directors has decided to separate the US location from the Swiss division as of 1 January 2025, creating its own North America division.

New carriage for Aurora certified
New carriage for Aurora certified

On 27 November 2024, TVZ received a certificate of compliance with the requirements of the Customs Union Technical Regulation TR TS 001/2011 "On the safety of railway rolling stock" for the improved Model 61-4492 double-deck carriage with seats, and Model 68-4120 bogie.

Test runs of the RegioPanter BEMUs
Test runs of the RegioPanter BEMUs

Following the transfer of all four Class 690 RegioPanter BEMUs to Bohumín on 28 November 2024, their handover to České dráhy took place the next day.

Double-deck first class cars for Chuo Line
Double-deck first class cars for Chuo Line

On 13 October 2024, JR East began testing new green class double-deck coaches in commercial service on the Chuo Line in Tokyo.

IC FLIRTs for GYSEV
IC FLIRTs for GYSEV

On 19 March 2024, Stadler and GYSEV signed a contract for the supply of FLIRTs for long distance for the Sopron - Budapest and Szombathely - Budapest routes.

Enhanced services between Belgium and the Netherlands from the new timetable
Enhanced services between Belgium and the Netherlands from the new timetable

From 15 December 2024 an enhanced Brussel - Rotterdam service will be introduced, which will be operated jointly by NS and SNCB and called EuroCity.

ČD's RegioPanter BEMUs moved to their home depot
ČD's RegioPanter BEMUs moved to their home depot

On 28 November 2024, alle four Class 690.2 units moved to their future operational location, Bohumín depot.

RAILPOOL France's first success in the French electric freight locomotive rental market
RAILPOOL France's first success in the French electric freight locomotive rental market

Regiorail and RAILPOOL signed a full-service rental contract for seven TRAXX Universal Last Mile locomotives.

More RegioPanters for Bulgaria
More RegioPanters for Bulgaria

On 7 November 2024, Škoda Group signed a contract with the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport for five more RegioPanter EMUs.