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Dragons for Akiem
Dragons for Akiem

On 16 November 2023 Akiem signed a contract with Newag for delivery of 30 Dragon 2 electric locomotives, with an option for 50 more.

DualShunter tested outside the factory for the first time
DualShunter tested outside the factory for the first time

A prototype of a dual-mode locomotive developed by CZ LOKO has completed its first test runs outside the manufacturer's premises (and the adjacent test tracks).

Siemens Mobility acquires HMH
Siemens Mobility acquires HMH

On 15 November 2023 Siemens Mobility announced that it has completed the acquisition of HMH, a Slovakian-based technology company, that offers the MIREL national ATP for Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.

Tests of the PESA-built hydrogen locomotive at CIECH Cargo
Tests of the PESA-built hydrogen locomotive at CIECH Cargo

On 9 November 2023, tests of the first hydrogen shunting locomotive in Poland were carried out on the siding in Inowrocław, belonging to the CIECH Group.

Standard-gauge tank wagons for various Ukrainian companies
Standard-gauge tank wagons for various Ukrainian companies

The Bulgarian wagon company Kolowag currently supplies tank wagons for the Ukrainian company Ukrpaletsystem (UPG), and Tatravagónka won the competition for the supply of tank wagons for the state-owned UZ (Ukrzaliznytsia).

Acceptance of the Class ES104 Lastochka completed
Acceptance of the Class ES104 Lastochka completed

On 8 November 2023 UL held a meeting of the interdepartmental commission  for the acceptance of the new Class ES104.

110th Lajkonik hit Kraków's tracks
110th Lajkonik hit Kraków's tracks

Kraków's residents already have 110 Lajkonik trams at their disposal. The last 110th Lajkonik, HY722, rolled out onto the line on 9 November from the Nowa Huta depot. 

CPK to buy more than 100 trains
CPK to buy more than 100 trains

On 11 November 2023, the CPK rolling stock resolution has been adopted by the government.

Sidings for new Metro trains completed at the new Gosforth Depot
Sidings for new Metro trains completed at the new Gosforth Depot

On 10 November 2023, the final stabling areas for all 46 new Metro trains is in the final stages of completion with all tracks successfully installed as part of the 70 million GBP rebuild of Gosforth Depot.

Forty-foot wagons from Tatravagónka for Ermewa
Forty-foot wagons from Tatravagónka for Ermewa

Last year and this year, Tatravagónka executed an order for 200 four-axle 40' Class Sgmmnss intermodal wagons.

Class 555 take the strain during traction power testing
Class 555 take the strain during traction power testing

The new Metro trains have proved that they can take strain on a series of traction power tests over the network’s curves and gradients.

CAF will supply LNER with tri-mode Civity UK trains
CAF will supply LNER with tri-mode Civity UK trains

On 9 November 2023 London North Eastern Railway has selected CAF as the preferred bidder for the project to supply 10 ten-car tri-mode trains.

Beacon Rail order for 10 Vectrons
Beacon Rail order for 10 Vectrons

On 9 November 2023 it was announced that Beacon Rail has ordered 10 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility.

Three-section car-carrier from Tatravagónka
Three-section car-carrier from Tatravagónka

VÚKV is currently carrying out approval tests of an untypical Tatravagónka-built car-carrier.

More RegioFoxes for ČD
More RegioFoxes for ČD

On 7 November 2023, ČD ordered another 30 RegioFox DMUs, worth over 3 billion CZK (over 120 million EUR).