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Deutsche Bahn orders 43 new ICE trains from Siemens
Deutsche Bahn has completed an additional order of 43 new ICE 3neo type trains that promise enhanced comfort for passengers.
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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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Union Pacific places milestone order for battery-electric locomotives
Union Pacific Railroad's order for 10 FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives marks the largest investment in battery technology by a North American railroad.
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Northern welcomes its 100th refurbished digital train
Train operator, Northern, is celebrating a landmark milestone as its 100th newly refurbished and improved digital train is now up and running across the rail network.
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HS2 shows support towards rail sector to build back better
To support the UK’s transport industry to build back better, HS2 has established new measures to enhance the visibility of supply chain opportunities for its rail systems contracts.
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Transport for Wales completes Class 175 refurbishment work
The interior and exterior refresh work of 27 Coradia trains is part of Transport for Wales' £40 million investment in its current fleet.
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New analysis shows that HS2 is the key to achieving net zero in the UK
A new report has highlighted that modal shift matters to transport decarbonisation, with HS2 at the very core of the UK being able to achieve net zero by 2050.
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Brightline begins test runs between West Palm Beach and Cocoa
Brightline has entered a critical step towards the completion of its intercity rail system connecting Miami and Orlando, with the launch of test trains running between West Palm Beach and Cocoa.
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DB Cargo and DB Bahnbau Group order 50 dual-mode locomotives
The Siemens Mobility locomotives can be operated with either diesel or electricity, and delivery is expected to begin in 2026.
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Double-track project signed to improve freight operations in Indiana
A project has been signed to add 17 miles of double-track main line to improve freight and commuter operations in northern Indiana.
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Stadler wins its largest ever contract for German-Austrian tram-train order
Stadler will deliver up to 504 tram-trains to a German-Austrian project consortium, marking the largest ever contract in the company’s history.
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Over 200 Coradia Nordic regional trains ordered in landmark contract
Alstom will build Coradia Nordic regional trains for Norske Tog in a contract valued at over €1.8 billion; the most significant rail procurement in Norway’s history.
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Report finds ECDP sets path for major schemes under the new GBR
A Railway Industry Association (RIA) report has highlighted how Britain's East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) should lead the way for a national digital signalling programme and other major schemes.
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Amtrak celebrates anniversary of Operation Lifesaver with unique train
'See Tracks? Think Train!’ has been emblazoned onto one of Amtrak’s P-42 locomotives to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver, an organisation dedicated to railroad safety education.
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Rio Tinto orders first battery-electric trains for the Pilbara region
The purchase of four battery-electric locomotives to be used for the Pilbara region of Western Australia, contributes to Rio Tinto's pledge to half its carbon emissions by 2030.
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Class 707 train lease extension to boost SWR fleet availability
South Western Railway has retained 12 Class 707 trains, extending the original lease period until August 2022, improving availability and capacity on the network’s suburban routes.