The vehicles will be deployed on regional routes in Lower Silesia that remain unelectrified, expanding the carrier’s fleet to 108 units.
The long-term ambition for the route includes the introduction of alternative traction, such as hybrid battery-electric trains.
The service aims to provide travelers an alternative to air and road transportation between these heavily traveled urban centers.
The launch, originally set for 15 December 2024, was postponed due to delayed delivery of electric train units from Polish manufacturer.
Full replacement of the existing Be 4/4 vehicles is planned with the timetable change in December 2025.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Condor will offer further options for travel to Germany's largest airport in Frankfurt am Main.
With the new orders, Koleje Mazowieckie will increase its fleet size and improve operational capacity on both electrified and non-electrified lines across the Mazovian Voivodeship.
This step initiates preparations ahead of scheduled operations beginning on 29 June this year.
Spanish rail operator Renfe has released updated figures on graffiti removal efforts on its rolling stock.
The TGV INOUI represents a continuation of Alstom’s Avelia platform, which supports operating speeds between 200 km/h and 350 km/h.
The Turbostar refurbishment is expected to be completed by 2028, with a similar program for the Voyager fleet beginning later this year.
Over 511 million passengers travelled by bus and train in Austria in 2024.
Authorities expect the first set to arrive in the city within the week.
Additional trains have been introduced into regional rail service in region surreounding Venice as part of an ongoing fleet renewal program.
The process will involve up to six units that have accumulated nearly 1.5 million kilometers in service.
The company will introduce Pendolino Plus trains on long-distance routes between Helsinki, Turku, and Oulu by the end of 2025.
The new fleet is intended to replace older vehicles on the Aigle–Leysin (AL) and Bex–Villars–Bretaye (BVB) lines, with deliveries scheduled to begin by early 2028.
Further details on the project’s timeline and procurement processes have not yet been disclosed.
Metro-North Railroad has announced plans to introduce battery-electric locomotives for its New Haven Line service to Penn Station.
The introduction of these trains means accommodation of cyclists and provide additional seating capacity on the route.