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Freightliner's first Class 66 locomotive with ETCS
Freightliner's first Class 66 locomotive with ETCS

On 20 June 2024, Freightliner has agreed to a partnership with Siemens Mobility to retrofit its First-in-Class (FiC) locomotive - 66591 - with ETCS OBU.

Chinese EMU for Srbija Voz at Velim
Chinese EMU for Srbija Voz at Velim

On 2 July 2024, a new EMU from CRRC Changchun for Srbija Voz arrived in Velim.

First ÖBB KISS at Velim
First ÖBB KISS at Velim

On 1 July 2024, the first KISS for ÖBB arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

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Tatravagónka semitrailer pocket wagons on test
Tatravagónka semitrailer pocket wagons on test

Deliveries of the first pocket wagons for the future 'rail motorway' service between València and Madrid were delayed during the spring.

Koleje Mazowieckie ordered 50 FLIRT EMUs
Koleje Mazowieckie ordered 50 FLIRT EMUs

On 26 June 2024 Koleje Mazowieckie (KM) and Stadler signed a framework agreement for up to 50 five-car FLIRT EMUs for Województwo Mazowieckie (Masovian voivodship) including the provision of maintenance services

Škoda Group receives Red Dot Award for Bonn trams
Škoda Group receives Red Dot Award for Bonn trams

The Škoda Group's tram, Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn, was recognised with the Red Dot award in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024.

Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen cooperate in the hydrogen railway sector
Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen cooperate in the hydrogen railway sector

In April 2024 Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) establishing a cooperation in order to accelerate the transformation towards hydrogen powered railway mobility.

Eurostar launches Olympics golden train
Eurostar launches Olympics golden train

On 25 June 2024, Eurostar unveiled its first-ever Golden Train in celebration of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Siemens Mobility drives growth through investment at its factory in Cornellà
Siemens Mobility drives growth through investment at its factory in Cornellà

Siemens Mobility has invested in its Cornellà factory to significantly expand production capacity and the product portfolio.

ČD carries out extraordinary inspections of Class Bcmz cars
ČD carries out extraordinary inspections of Class Bcmz cars

On 19 June 2024, ČD announced that, following the consequences of the accident in Pardubice on 5 June, it proceeded to extraordinary inspections of its Class Bcmz834 couchette cars.

Hyundai Rotem will deliver HSTs to Uzbekistan
Hyundai Rotem will deliver HSTs to Uzbekistan

On 13 June 2024 UTY and Hyundai Rotem signed a 270 billion Won (195 million USD) contract for the supply of six high-speed seven-car trains with a maximum speed of 250 km/h.

More Finist EMUs
More Finist EMUs

Uralskie lokomotivy has increased the scope of the contract for the supply of EMUs.

Polo Logistica FS to receive 70 TRAXX Universal locomotives
Polo Logistica FS to receive 70 TRAXX Universal locomotives

On 19 June 2024 Alstom has signed a contract with Mercitalia Rail, a company of the Polo Logistica FS, for the supply of 70 TRAXX Universal locomotives for Italy, along with 12 years of full maintenance services.

“StEPS ahead” with the environmentally friendly EPS
“StEPS ahead” with the environmentally friendly EPS

On 6 June 2024, Vossloh, together with customers and partners, ceremoniously opened the first automated production facility for the self-developed composite sleeper Engineered Polymer Sleeper (EPS).

 

Test runs and instrumented wheelsets for the new rescue train provided by PJM
Test runs and instrumented wheelsets for the new rescue train provided by PJM

ÖBB-Infrastruktur has procured a new fleet of 18 servicejet rescue trains from Stadler.