Testing begins for Merseyrail new EMU fleet
Stadler Rail awarded Serco’s Derby based Rail Technical Services (SRTS) a contract to undertake a programme of testing services for […]
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Eurostar announces London – Amsterdam direct connection
Starting April 30, Eurostar will launch London – Amsterdam direct rail passenger service with tickets being on sale from 11 […]
Alstom wins battery-electric train contract in Germany
The transport authority in the Chemnitz area, Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS), with the with the support of Greater Leipzig Railway Authority […]
RZD suspended passenger traffic with China and North Korea due coronavirus
Russian Railways has announced the suspension of all passenger transport services with North Korea and China. Starting January 31 until […]
CPPK orders additional EMUs
The Russian suburban railway operator, Central Exurban Passenger Company (CPPK) ordered 10 additional EP2D electric trains from Transmashholding which will […]
ÖBB orders 11 more Desiro Cityjet EMUs
ÖBB has ordered 11 additional Desiro ML Cityjet trains from Siemens Mobility, under the existing framework contract for 200 such […]
Ukraine prepares strong localisation for rolling stock renewal
In 2020, Ukrzaliznytsia plans to repair 600 passenger cars and to overhaul 1500 rail cars at its own depots, announced […]
Alpha Trains and Arriva Vlaky signed leasing contract
Alpha Trains and Arriva Vlaky, the Czech subsidiary of Arriva, signed a long-term leasing contract for 5 Desiro Classic DMUs. […]
Leo Express obtains permit for Prague – Terespol route
Poland’s Office of Rail Transport (UTK) granted Leo Express the open access for passenger railway services on the Prague – […]
Western Australia unveils Australind train design
The Premier of Western Australia Mark McGowan and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti unveiled at Bunbury Station the design of the […]