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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.
A Railway Industry Association report has shown that thousands of jobs are at risk unless action is taken now on rolling stock orders for upgrade or replacement of the oldest trains.
Stadler have been awarded two framework agreements by ARST and FdC for the supply and maintenance of hydrogen trains.
Olivier Loison, Managing Director for Alstom India, discusses the collaborative relationship between Alstom and Indian Railways, and explores how this led to the milestone delivery of the 300th WAG 12B electric locomotive.
Tobi Railway are now operating Hitachi Rail’s new SPACIA X, which will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% compared to the current SPACIA.
The new framework agreement with Alstom will allow Akiem to contribute to the rejuvenation of rail freight and intercity passenger transport in Europe.
Alpha Trains have awarded Siemens Mobility a maintenance and service contract for Vectron locomotives that covers a period of 15 years.
Stadler and EAV have signed a framework agreement to supply electric multiple units for regional transport on the Vesuvian railway lines.
As part of a Fleet Renewal Plan, Renfe have extended its contract with CAF for the supply of another 32 Media Distancia electric trains.
Alstom are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the world’s first locomotive works, Newcastle-based Robert Stephenson and Company.
Alstom and Northrail have signed a framework agreement for 50 multi-system Traxx Universal locomotives with a full-service maintenance package for up to 16 years.
Škoda Group has signed two contracts with Egyptian National Railways to modernise and maintain at least 280 electro-diesel locomotives.
For Global Railway Review, Laura Mason, Amtrak’s Executive Vice President, Capital Delivery, details what a new era of rail in America is going to look like, as the organisation invest over $50 billion into modern rolling stock and several infrastructure developments.
Exclusively for Global Railway Review, Georges Gilkinet, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mobility, explains that although Belgium may be a small country, it has great ambitions; especially when it comes to the transformation of the country’s rail sector.
Elmar Zeiler, Head of the Commuter and Regional Trains Unit at Siemens Mobility, tells us more about their alternative drive system, Mireo Plus; how it works, the benefits and market reactions so far.
TX Logistik AG has ordered a further 115 double pocket wagons of the T3000 type for intermodal transport.
