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First T coaches for RZD
First T coaches for RZD

In 2024, TVZ produced the first Model 61-4533 coach in gabarit T (T loading gauge) with enlarged dimensions, intended for further acceptance, certification and operational tests.

InnoTrans 2024 report (24)
InnoTrans 2024 report (24)

As the representative of the regional trains for InnoTrans 2024, Alstom has chosen the Coradia Max EMU for LNVG.

"Aurora" in passenger service
"Aurora" in passenger service

On 19 December 2024, the renewed "Aurora" ("Avrora") express, which runs between Moskva and St. Petersburg, started regular service.

Gearboxes for Ivolga EMUs from DMZ production
Gearboxes for Ivolga EMUs from DMZ production

Demichovsky mashinostroitelny zavod (DMZ) has ramped up to its planned capacity of gearboxes for the Class EGE2Tv Ivolga 4.0 EMUs manufactured at TVZ.

CSP Logitren opts for diesels, waits for infrastructure improvements
CSP Logitren opts for diesels, waits for infrastructure improvements

València-based COSCO Shipping subsidiary CSP Logitren is perhaps a bit unusual among private railfreight operators in Spain. Its motive power fleet is composed entirely of five diesel locomotives.

Location decision issued for CPK Airport
Location decision issued for CPK Airport

On 10 January 2025, the long-anticipated location decision for the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) airport has been officially issued by the Masovian Voivode, Head of the Central Polish region.

Siemens Mobility secures infrastructure and service contracts for HS2
Siemens Mobility secures infrastructure and service contracts for HS2

Siemens Mobility has been awarded four significant contracts by HS2 Ltd and will join key contractors under the Rail Systems Alliance.

Giant HS2 box structure under A46 approaches final phase of construction
Giant HS2 box structure under A46 approaches final phase of construction

Construction of a 14,500-tonne box structure designed to take the new HS2 line under the A46 Kenilworth Bypass in Warwickshire has taken a major step forward, following the successful installation of 120 gigantic beams.

AWC says goodbye to the Super Voyager
AWC says goodbye to the Super Voyager

Avanti West Coast has bid farewell to its Class 221 Super Voyager train after 22 years’ service on the West Coast Main Line.

HHLA Project Logistics coordinated first transhipment in the Port of Hamburg
HHLA Project Logistics coordinated first transhipment in the Port of Hamburg

On 14 December 2024, HHLA Project Logistics successfully completed its first loading operation in the Port of Hamburg.

CR450 - the new Chinese HSTs
CR450 - the new Chinese HSTs

On 29 December 2024, two prototypes of the new Class CR450 high-speed trains were unveiled in Beijing.

AVRIL high speed laboratory train
AVRIL high speed laboratory train

In early October 2019 it was announced that Talgo had been awarded a 39 million EUR contract to build an eight-car variable gauge 3 kV DC/25 kV AC high speed laboratory/diagnostics train, consisting of two power cars with a combined power rating of 8,000 kW and six intermediate trailers, and capable of running at speeds of up to 330 km/h.

AVRILs want a day off for New Year
AVRILs want a day off for New Year

1 January is a public holiday, at national level, right? Well, according to Renfe’s Class 106 AVRILs, so it should be for trains as well!

More Oxygènes
More Oxygènes

SNCF Voyageurs has once again entrusted CAF with the supply of 22 Intercités EMUs, branded as Oxygène, which will serve the Bordeaux - Marseille line.

InnoTrans 2024 report (23)
InnoTrans 2024 report (23)

The second exhibit of the Chinese manufacturer at InnoTrans 2024 was the ART 2.0 "tram on tyres".