Siemens to use new transformers for DB Regio’s Mireo trains
Siemens will use the new transformer type Tractronic® Thinity for the first time in 24 articulated trains based on the […]
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Kelso Technologies’ new rail wheel cleaning system undergoes tests
Kelso Technologies Inc.’s Class I railway technology partner has successfully installed the company’s new rail wheel cleaning system (WCS). The […]
EIB to support Latvia’s EMUs procurement
The European Investment Bank has under appraisal the rolling stock acquisition project launched by Latvia’s rail passenger operator, Pasažieru vilciens. […]
Hitachi carries out major test for Azuma trains
Train manufacturer Hitachi carried out a major test between Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley station for the new Azuma intercity train. […]
Bulgaria to launch tender on passenger train acquisition
Bulgaria’s national railway passenger transport operator, BDZ Holding, announced its intention to organize a tender, in October, for the acquisition […]
RZD could buy additional Sapsan trains
Siemens is currently in negotiations with RZD on increasing the number of Sapsan high-speed trains to be delivered. The company […]
Scotland: EUR 1 mil. free rail tickets for major destinations
The ScotRail Alliance is giving away free off-peak tickets worth £1 million (EUR 1.09 million) to some of Scotland’s top […]
China to build a “flying train”
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has announced plans to build a ‘flying train’ that will be able to […]
TransPennine Express unveils its first “ultramodern” carriage
FirstGroup announced that its rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has presented the first carriage from the second fleet of its […]
Tver Carriage Works finalizes railcars delivery to Kazakhstan
Tver Carriage Works, part of Transmashholding, has fulfilled a contract for the delivery of 45 passenger coaches to private operators […]