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New Renfe Mercancías ‘Zero CO2’ locomotives take first trip in Asturias
The first commercial trip of the new Renfe Mercancías 'Zero CO2' locomotives, which are 100% electric, has taken place in Asturias.
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Rolling Stock Orders/Developments
The term rolling stock in the rail transportation industry refers to any vehicle that moves along a railway track. Global Railway Review’s coverage of rolling stock includes developments and orders placed in mainline and high-speed passenger trains, plus rail freight locomotives and heavy-haul wagons.
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First Flirt-type electric trains equipped with Alstom ETCS enter service in Hungary
Alstom’s project to equip 59 Flirt-type MÁV-START electric trains with ETCS Level 2 is expected to be complete in September 2023.
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Stadler will produce and deliver Norway’s new long-distance trains
Stadler have been awarded a contract to produce and deliver 17 new long-distance trains for Norske tog AS in 2024.
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Project launched to develop battery-powered passenger train for U.S.
Stadler, Utah State University and the ASPIRE Engineering Research Center are developing and testing a battery-powered passenger train for North America.
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Alstom to supply RegioJet with 13 Traxx MS3 locomotives
Alstom has received an order from RegioJet to supply 13 Traxx MS3 locomotives which will operate in Central Europe.
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Alstom to supply additional Coradia Nordic regional trains to Norske tog
Alstom have been given a new order worth more than €230 million to supply Norske tog with 25 additional Coradia Nordic regional trains.
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Battery trains ordered from Siemens Mobility for Westerwald project
Hessische Landesbahn are to use three two-car Mireo Plus B battery trains from Siemens Mobility for their Upper and Lower Westerwald railway pilot project.
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LE TRAIN and Talgo sign agreement to develop a fleet of high-speed trains
LE TRAIN have signed an agreement with Talgo for the development of a new fleet of high-speed trains based on the Talgo Avril train platform.
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Video: First new Transport for Wales £800m fleet of trains unveiled
New Class 197 trains which will become the backbone of TfW’s services across the length of the Wales and Borders network have been revealed.
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Elron orders 10 additional trains from Škoda Group
Elron have exercised the option for 10 additional electric multiple-units from Škoda Group, bringing the total number of units in the order to 16.
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Amtrak begin process for new overnight trains
Amtrak have taken the steps to replace the Amtrak Long Distance Network overnight trains for the first time in four decades.
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Alpha Trains lease eight Stadler FLIRT3 XL to VIAS Rail GmbH for Rheingau Express
Alpha Trains have leased eight brand-new Stadler FLIRT3 XL trains to VIAS Rail GmbH on a long-term basis, with an option for one additional train.
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New high-tech trains for Liverpool almost ready for service
It has been announced that the Liverpool City Region’s new fleet of state-of-the-art trains could be in service as soon as Monday 23 January 2023.
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New rolling stock ordered to boost night train travel in Finland
The new rolling stock ordered by VR Group will meet the growing demand for night train travel in Finland as well as passenger expectations.
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Indian Railways places $3 billion contract for new electric locomotives
Indian Railways has ordered 1,200 new electric locomotives, making it Siemens Mobility's single largest locomotive order in history.