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TÜRASAŞ enters final production phase of 225 km/h electric high-speed train

Türkiye’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has provided an update on the National Electric High-Speed Train Set, a domestic project designed for a maximum operating speed of 225 km/h.

Lubomir Cech January 9, 2026 · 2 min read

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Wabtec awarded MTA New York contract for additional hybrid locomotives

The contract is valued at USD 386 million and forms part of the MTA’s ongoing capital programme focused on renewal of maintenance assets across the network.

Lubomir Cech January 8, 2026 · 2 min read

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Porterbrook acquires over 400 trains operated by West Midlands Trains

The transaction covers 324 Class 730 Aventra electric trains and 80 Class 196 diesel trains operated by WMT.

Lubomir Cech January 8, 2026 · 2 min read

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20 more Vossloh Rolling Stock DE18 Smart Hybrid locomotives for NEXRAIL

The order increases NEXRAIL’s DE18 Smart Hybrid fleet to a total of 50 vehicles, with delivery planned for 2027.

Lubomir Cech January 8, 2026 · 2 min read

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Hyundai Rotem releases first batch of second-generation EMU-320 high-speed trains

Following the release from the manufacturing facility, the vehicles will undergo approximately one year of testing before planned delivery to the operators in December 2026, around four months earlier than originally foreseen.

Lubomir Cech January 8, 2026 · 2 min read

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Arriva expands Dutch FLIRT fleet with new order

Arriva Nederland has placed an order with Stadler for five new FLIRT electric multiple units. The trains will be deployed on the Vechtdallijnen routes in the eastern Netherlands.

Karel Novak January 6, 2026 · 2 min read

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Talgo signs ten-year maintenance contract for Talgo 250 fleet in Uzbekistan

The agreement applies to six Talgo 250 trainsets in operation in the country and has an estimated value of around EUR 80 million.

Lubomir Cech January 5, 2026 · 2 min read

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Thailand concludes evaluation of Chinese CRRC diesel locomotives

The assessment was carried out in cooperation with the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) and forms part of the preparation of SRT’s project evaluation for the 2026 fiscal year.

Lubomir Cech January 1, 2026 · 2 min read

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DPB Rail Infra Service now has both EuroDual locomotives from ELP

DPB Rail Infra Service has taken delivery of its second EURODUAL hybrid locomotive, further expanding its traction fleet for construction and infrastructure services.

Lubomir Cech December 31, 2025 · 1 min read

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CARGOUNIT will supply locomotives for LTE Netherlands

The agreement covers locomotives for intermodal rail services operated by LTE Netherlands.

Lubomir Cech December 31, 2025 · 1 min read

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Alstom’s Traxx Universal locomotives authorised for operation in France and Belgium

The authorisation is based on the Onvia Cab signalling and control platform and allows the locomotives to enter service in these two countries for the first time under this configuration.

Lubomir Cech December 29, 2025 · 1 min read

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European Loc Pool’s Euro9000 locomotive approved for operation in Italy

The approval extends the locomotive’s operating area and allows its deployment on cross-border freight services involving Italy.

Lubomir Cech December 29, 2025 · 1 min read

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EURO6000 locomotive enters service with RailAdventure in France

The locomotive was acquired specifically for the French market to support RailAdventure's role as an interim operator handling new rolling stock from factory exit to customer delivery.

Lubomir Cech December 27, 2025 · 1 min read

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Trenord completes fleet renewal with 214 new trains

The final train from a large-scale fleet renewal programme for regional passenger services in Lombardy has entered service.

Lubomir Cech December 26, 2025 · 3 min read

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FRACHTbahn adds first branded TRAXX locomotive to its fleet

The Class 185 locomotive features a custom livery and has been named “Zugspitze.”

Lubomir Cech December 26, 2025 · 1 min read

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SITARAIL adds four GL30 diesel-electric locomotives to fleet on Ivory Coast to Burkina Faso corridor

SITARAIL, the rail operator of the Abidjan–Ouagadougou network and a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), has taken delivery of four new GL30, also referred to as GT26, diesel-electric locomotives, from Railco Africa.

Lubomir Cech December 26, 2025 · 2 min read

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POLREGIO expands its fleet by second-hand diesel trains purchased from Germany

POLREGIO is continuing its programme to expand and renew its diesel rolling stock, with two separate purchase agreements covering a total of 14 used diesel multiple trains intended for operation on non-electrified routes across several regions of Poland.

Lubomir Cech December 25, 2025 · 3 min read

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Ireland places third order for 20 new Alstom-made DART trainsets

With this latest procurement, the total number of new DART trains ordered reaches 57, corresponding to a total investment of around EUR 670 million.

Lubomir Cech December 23, 2025 · 2 min read

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Hellenic Train orders 23 Alstom Coradia Stream trains

The agreement includes associated maintenance services for a period of ten years and is valued at €393 million.

Lubomir Cech December 23, 2025 · 2 min read

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Vectron cleared for passenger operation at speeds up to 230 km/h

The approval applies to operations in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary. Authorization for Denmark is under preparation.

Lubomir Cech December 23, 2025 · 2 min read