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New rail service for Tesco
New rail service for Tesco

On 1 October 2024, Direct Rail Services (DRS) launched new rail freight service for Tesco supermarkets.

ČD ComfortJets in regular service to Berlin
ČD ComfortJets in regular service to Berlin

Starting Sunday 29 September 2024, ČD uses two ComfortJet non-traction multiple units (Nos. 004 and 005) into regular passenger service on the EC 178/175 and EC 176/177 "Berliner" Praha - Berlin trains.

CAF-built RATP locomotive at Velim
CAF-built RATP locomotive at Velim

On 23 September 2024, a bimodal locomotive from CAF built for RATP arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

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Proxima ordered Avelia Horizons
Proxima ordered Avelia Horizons

On 3 October 2024, Alstom announced that it will supply 12 Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains to Proxima and provide 15 years of maintenance.

More TRAXX3 MS locomotives for RegioJet
More TRAXX3 MS locomotives for RegioJet

On 29 September 2024, six new TRAXX3 MS locomotives were transported from Kassel to RegioJet's base in Praha-Malešice.

Class EP2K locomotives in a new design
Class EP2K locomotives in a new design

On 30 September 2024, Kolomensky zavod held a solemn ceremony of handing over the EP2K-500 locomotive to RZD.

Siemens Mobility starts rolling stock manufacturing in the United Kingdom
Siemens Mobility starts rolling stock manufacturing in the United Kingdom

Following an investment of up to 230 million GBP, Siemens Mobility opened on 2 October 2024 its Train Manufacturing Facility as a key part of its new Goole Rail Village in the United Kingdom.

InnoTrans 2024 report (9)
InnoTrans 2024 report (9)

A dedicated European train transported on 23 September the high-level delegation from Europe to InnoTrans.

InnoTrans 2024 report (8)
InnoTrans 2024 report (8)

InnoTrans breaks all records - the world's leading trade fair draws a successful balance sheet.

Siemens Mobility and Beacon Rail sign major framework contract for Vectrons
Siemens Mobility and Beacon Rail sign major framework contract for Vectrons

On 30 September 2024, Beacon Rail and Siemens Mobility have signed a major framework agreement for the delivery of Vectron MS locomotives, with an initial contract of 25 ones.

InnoTrans 2024 report (7)
InnoTrans 2024 report (7)

One of the Vectrons at InnoTrans was a locomotive designated 248 500 in the colours of DB long-distance vehicles.

Kintetsu Railway's Class 8A EMUs on the Kyoto Line
Kintetsu Railway's Class 8A EMUs on the Kyoto Line

A private railway Kintetsu will introduce new Class 8A EMUs on the Kyoto line on 7 October 2024.

InnoTrans 2024 report (6)
InnoTrans 2024 report (6)

On 25 September, Green Mobility Partners (GMP) signed a framework contract with Siemens Mobility for 50 Vectron MS locomotives.

InnoTrans 2024 report (5)
InnoTrans 2024 report (5)

On 26 September, RS Lease and Siemens Mobility have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 65 Vectrons.

InnoTrans 2024 report (4)
InnoTrans 2024 report (4)

On 25 September, Stadler and SBB Cargo signed a frame agreement to supply up to 129 Bo’Bo’ multisystem locomotives.