Virgin Reveals New High-Speed Train for Planned Cross-Channel Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 9, 20260 Virgin has released an initial image of the Alstom high-speed trains it plans to use for a new cross-Channel rail service connecting London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030. The company plans to operate 20 daily return services, adding almost 7.5 million seats a year to international rail travel through
Northern to Introduce Refurbished Class 350 Trains in 2028 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20260 Northern has announced the introduction of a set of 37 refurbished Class 350 trains onto its network starting in early 2028. The trains, which are set to undergo a 25 million GBP refurbishment programme before entering service, will replace the operator’s existing Class 323 fleet on services travelling across both Manchester
Alstom & Vingroup Partner to Supply Rolling Stock to Hanoi Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20260 Alstom and Vingroup, through its member company Vinhomes, have signed a new agreement to design and manufacture up to 83 five-car Metropolis trains, as well as a technology license to support the assembly of 117 additional trains in Vietnam for urban rail projects in Hanoi. Each of the 83 Metropolis trains
Alstom Delivers Final Train for Singapore’s NSEWL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20260 Alstom has announced the successful delivery of the final train for the ongoing renewal of Singapore’s North-South and East-West MRT Lines (NSEWL). The handover marks the completion of a major fleet replacement programme that aims to improve public transport across Singapore whilst embedding sustainability throughout the vehicles’ design, with almost 100%
Austin Light Rail Vehicle Programme Moves Into Preliminary Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20260 The vehicle programme for Austin’s first light rail system is moving into preliminary design and integration work following the selection of Stadler to supply the fleet earlier this year. The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Board approved Stadler as the vehicle manufacturer in July under a fixed-price contract covering the design, manufacture,
Alstom Signs Contract for Maintenance of Panama Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 2, 20260 Alstom has signed a new 90 million USD contract (approximately 80 million EUR) with Metro de Panamá S.A. (MPSA) that will see the company provide long-term maintenance services for Metropolis trains currently operating on Lines 1 and 2 of Panama City’s metro network. The contract covers the maintenance of 235 metro
Great British Railways to Ensure Accessibility on New Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 2, 20260 Recent plans announced by the UK Government will see new publicly-run trains aim to feature level boarding as a standard feature going forward. Announced on 28 September 2026, the Government has stated that Great British Railways (GBR) will seek to make unassisted level boarding between the train and platform a ‘baseline
Alstom to Supply 35 Additional Avelia Stream Nordic X80 Trains to Västtrafik Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20260 Alstom has announced receipt of an order from Västtrafik for the delivery of a set of 35 additional Avelia Stream Nordic X80 trains as part of an option worth approximately 350 million EUR exercised under the existing frame contract. This new order will see Alstom deliver a total of 80 trains
Union Pacific Begins Testing Battery-Electric Locomotives in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20260 Union Pacific has begun testing battery-electric locomotives in Southern California, with the first two of four Wabtec FLXdrive units now delivered to the railway. The locomotives are part of Union Pacific’s programme to evaluate emerging technologies in operational railway environments. The four-unit fleet will operate in the Greater Los Angeles area,
Stadler and Metra to Present Battery-Electric FLIRT Train at APTA EXPO 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20260 Stadler and Chicago’s commuter rail operator Metra will present the first battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the US market at APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago on 5 October. Metra ordered eight battery-electric FLIRT trainsets as part of plans to introduce zero-emission rolling stock to its network. The trains are expected to
Stadler Presents Rostock’s TINA Tram at InnoTrans 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20260 Stadler presented the TINA tram for Rostocker Straßenbahn AG (RSAG) at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin on Thursday, 24 September. With visitors able to view the TINA tram from both the inside and outside, the 32.25-metre-long tram commissioned in 2025 impressed those at the outdoor display. Stadler presented the TINA tram for Rostocker
ZSSK Orders Long-Distance Trains From Škoda Group and ŽOS Trnava Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20260 Slovak national railway operator ZSSK has signed a contract with a consortium of Škoda Group and ŽOS Trnava for eight new electric multiple units for long-distance services. The contract, signed at InnoTrans 2026, will take effect once financing for the project has been secured. The first trains are expected to be
Vectron X: Siemens Presents “9,000 Horsepower Smartphone” at InnoTrans 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20260 Siemens Mobility has presented its Vectron X locomotive platform at InnoTrans 2026, bringing the Siemens Xcelerator digital platform to rolling stock for the first time. Presented to the media during the InnoTrans press day, Vectron X combines established locomotive technology with software, data and artificial intelligence. Siemens describes the platform as
Czech Companies to Exhibit New Trains, Components & More at InnoTrans 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 18, 20260 Over 30 companies from the Czech railway industry will be exhibiting at this year’s InnoTrans in Berlin, showcasing rolling stock, components, digital and signalling technologies, high-speed rail solutions and a number of world premieres. With approximately half of its production destined for foreign markets; the Czech railway industry is strongly export-oriented,
Amtrak Cascades Airo Fleet to Enter Service on September 30 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 18, 20260 Amtrak will introduce its new Airo trainsets into passenger service on the Amtrak Cascades route on 30 September. The first two trainsets will operate four daily services between Vancouver, British Columbia, Seattle, Portland and Eugene, Oregon. The launch will make Amtrak Cascades the first route in the US to operate the
Alstom to Build 29 Battery-Electric Trains in Derby with £1 Billion Deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 11, 20260 Alstom is to build 29 battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express at its Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, in a government-backed deal worth around 1 billion GBP. The trains will be the first battery-electric fleet built for long-distance main line services in Britain. They are expected to begin construction in 2028 and
Bulgaria: Alstom Coradia Stream Trains Enter Service for BDZ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20260 BDZ has announced the service entry of a set of two Alstom Coradia Stream trains. The new trains have now entered passenger service on a set of three routes: Plovdiv – Svilengrad, Plovdiv – Asenovgrad, Svilengrad – Sofia and Sofia – Pernik. The trains form part of a larger order for 35
Škoda Group Begins Production of New Arriva Trains for Czechia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20260 Škoda Group has started production of a new generation of electric multiple units for Arriva, with the first car body already painted at its Ostrava plant in the Czech Republic. The manufacturer has completed the design and technical preparation of the project and has begun building prototypes of both train variants.
Hitachi Rail to Showcase ETR1000 and Battery Train at InnoTrans 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20260 Hitachi Rail will present its latest-generation ETR1000 high-speed train alongside a new battery-electric multiple unit (BEMU) at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin later this month. The company will display four cars from Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa ETR1000 in the outdoor exhibition area. The vehicles will include executive and business-class accommodation, a bistro coach and
Stadler Delivers First Accessible TINA Tram to The Hague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20260 Stadler and Dutch transport operator HTM have unveiled the first TINA tram for the Netherlands, marking a new phase of accessible tram travel in The Hague. The TINA fleet will support HTM’s ambition to provide a high-quality, future-ready public transport network while expanding accessible mobility across the growing region. Officials and residents
India: Alstom Celebrates Opening of Indore Metro Yellow Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20260 Alstom has celebrated the commencement of revenue operations for the next phase of the Indore Metro Yellow Line. For its part, Alstom’s contract with Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) included the delivery of 52 Movia metro trainsets, as well as 15 years of comprehensive maintenance services, including 7 years
Alstom to Build New VIA Rail Canada Trains Under $4.7 Billion Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 4, 20260 VIA Rail Canada has ordered 313 new passenger rail cars under a 4.7 billion CAD agreement with Alstom. Notably, the vehicles will be designed, manufactured and assembled in Canada. The contract, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney in Thunder Bay, Ontario, will see passenger cars for VIA Rail built domestically for
France’s First Battery-Electric Regional Trains Enter Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20260 Alstom has announced the introduction into commercial service of France’s first two battery-powered regional trains (TER), launched in the Occitanie and Sud regions as part of a 41 million EUR national programme. The programme was launched alongside SNCF Voyageurs, as well as the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Hauts-de-France and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions, where the initiative
Wabtec to Modernise 33 Norfolk Southern Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20260 Norfolk Southern and Wabtec have expanded their locomotive modernisation programme, with 33 Evolution Series locomotives set to be converted from DC to AC traction. Under the programme, Wabtec will modernise Norfolk Southern’s ES44DC locomotives with AC traction motors, upgraded control systems and digital technologies. The converted locomotives will be designated ES44ACMs. Norfolk
Germany: Stadler Celebrates Commissioning of TINA Trams for Gera Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20260 Stadler has celebrated the official commissioning of a new set of TINA trams for GVB Verkehrs- und Betriebsgesellschaft Gera mbH (GVB). These vehicles, the delivery of which has been made possible due to an investment of 49 million EUR from both GVB and its various funding providers and financing partners, are
Tel Aviv Metro Opens $10 Billion Tender Process for Driverless Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20260 NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd. has opened pre-qualification for contracts worth approximately 10 billion USD to supply and operate systems for the planned Tel Aviv Metro. The contracts form part of the Infra II stage of the wider Tel Aviv Metro project, which is valued at approximately 60 billion USD.
Stadler to Present Seven New Rail Vehicles at InnoTrans 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20260 Stadler will present seven new rail vehicles at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, including a hydrogen-powered train for Italian metre-gauge lines and the new EURO DuFour freight locomotive for SBB Cargo Switzerland. The manufacturer will exhibit the vehicles from 22 to 25 September, alongside presentations covering its service, signalling and digital technologies. Stadler
First Siemens Metro Train Arrives for Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20260 Siemens Mobility has delivered the first of 12 three-car metro trains for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project, marking the start of the next phase of testing and commissioning for the new line. The train arrived in Australia following testing in Vienna and at Siemens Mobility’s Test and Validation
Škoda Group Completes Delivery of Twenty EMUs for Bulgarian Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20260 The Škoda Group has announced the completed delivery and handover of twenty four-car electric multiple units to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Bulgaria. Following testing on local infrastructure, the vehicles have now received type authorisation and authorisation for placing on the Bulgarian market from the country’s
Eurostar Introduces First ERTMS-Fitted Train into Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20260 Eurostar has received authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to bring the first e300 train fitted with the ERTMS/ETCS onboard system into active service, with its first commercial journey having been completed on Friday 17 July. This authorisation marks a key milestone in the modernisation of the Eurostar
FS Group Orders 19 High-Speed Trains for Paris–London Channel Tunnel Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20260 FS Italiane Group has ordered 19 new high-speed trains from Hitachi Rail as it prepares to launch a Paris–London service through the Channel Tunnel in 2029. The trains will be operated by Trenitalia France, part of FS International, and will also support the expansion of the company’s existing high-speed services between
ÖBB to Expand & Modernise Light Metal & Scrap Wagon Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20260 The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has announced an expansion and modernisation of its fleet of wagons for the transport of light metal scrap and sheared scrap. A total of 500 Eanos-y freight wagons will be provided by MFD Rail – with deliveries having already begun at the start of the
Alstom to Supply 25 Additional X’trapolis 2.0 Trains in Australia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20260 Alstom has announced the acceptance of a 270 million EUR order for the production of 25 X’trapolis 2.0 trains across the company’s facilities throughout Victoria. The announcement follows the exercise of a contract option by the Victorian Government, and will see new units join the initial trains first introduced into service
Siemens Mobility Celebrates Production of 2,000th Vectron Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20260 Siemens Mobility has officially handed over its 2,000th Vectron locomotive to the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). The occasion was marked during a ceremonial event at the Munich-Allach locomotive plant on 23 July. Siemens handed the 2,000th Vectron Locomotive over to ÖBB during a ceremonial event at its Munich-Allah plant © Siemens Mobility Designed for
Maryland Purple Line Testing Reaches Bethesda Section Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20260 The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has begun live-wire testing of Purple Line light rail vehicles on the western section of the route between the Lyttonsville Operations and Maintenance Facility and Bethesda Station in Montgomery County. The testing marks the first time Purple Line vehicles have operated under live overhead power in
First Fully-Automated Line 6 Metro Trains Presented in Madrid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20260 The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has presented the first of 48 new automated trains destined to operate across the city’s Metro Line 6 from 2027. Currently under renovation, the line will soon become the first to utilise fully automated technology across the entire network, with testing
Alstom to Maintain SJ’s Swedish Night Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20260 Alstom has been awarded a two-year contract to provide maintenance services for SJ’s night train fleet in Sweden following a procurement by the Swedish Transport Administration. The agreement covers the maintenance of 87 rail vehicles, comprising 12 locomotives and 75 passenger carriages operating primarily on the Stockholm–Umeå and Stockholm–Narvik routes. Alstom
CAF Opens New Manchester Maintenance Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20260 CAF has officially opened a set of brand-new service facilities at Lowry Park, Manchester. The sites, which cover an area of 5,000 m², represent an investment of 10 million GBP, and will host both maintenance and overhaul work on various key components, including wheels and bogies. The facilities will deal with the
Škoda Group to Implement ETCS on New Hybrid RegioJet Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20260 The Škoda Group has announced that The European Train Control System (ETCS) developed by its Belgian affiliate The Signalling Company (TSC) will be deployed for the first time in 34 new Škoda Group hybrid BEDMU trains destined for operation by RegioJet. This will mark the very-first deployment of this technology in
Siemens Mobility to Supply 61 BEMUs to Westphalia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20260 Siemens Mobility will supply the Westfalen-Lippe Local Transport Authority (NWL) with a set of 61 battery-electric Mireo Plus B trains, as well as a comprehensive, long-term full-service contract. The company will work with both Rock Rail and the NWL to aid in the development of regional rail transport in the Network
Škoda Presents Prague ForCity Plus 52T Tram in Wroclaw Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20260 The Škoda Group, together with municipal transport operator MPK Wroclaw, has presented the new Prague ForCity Plus 52T tram in Wroclaw, as well as the new anti-collision system technology featured on the first Škoda 19T trams operating in the capital of Lower Silesia. Presented in the form of an ‘unboxing’; the
Škoda Receives Red Dot Award for ForCity Plus 52T Tram Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20260 The Škoda Group has celebrated its receipt of the international Red Dot Award for the production of its new Škoda ForCity Plus 52T tram. Designed for the Prague Public Transit Company (DPP); the new Škoda ForCity Plus 52T tram is a unidirectional, five-section, fully low-floor vehicle measuring approximately 32 metres in
PESA and Hitachi Rail Partner on Polish High-Speed Rail Bid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20260 Hitachi Rail and PESA Bydgoszcz have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at expanding their presence in Poland’s rail sector, including plans for high-speed train production, technology transfer and future export opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe. The partnership will focus on the development and manufacture of high-speed rolling stock, joint
Siemens to Supply Vectron Locomotives to ENNA Logic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20260 Croatian freight specialist ENNA Logic has ordered five Vectron multi-system locomotives from Siemens Mobility. The contract also includes comprehensive maintenance for up to 30 years, with deliveries expected to begin in Spring 2027 and maintenance services commencing the same year. Siemens will supply a set of five Vectron locomotives to ENNA Logic The
Alstom to Transform Delaware Property into NextGen Acela Maintenance Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20260 Alstom has announced the purchase of a 20-acre property in Newark, Delaware, that will serve as a site for the company to provide both services and maintenance for Amtrak’s NextGen Acela high-speed passenger trains. The company has stated that it will invest over 55 million USD to acquire and improve the
First New Elizabeth Line Train Leaves Alstom’s Litchurch Lane Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20260 Alstom has announced that the first of ten brand-new Elizabeth line trains has left the production line at its Litchurch Lane site in Derby. The unit, Class 345 No. 345071, has now entered a final checking phase on the factory’s Test Track, and is soon set to undergo a period of
International Railway Summit: Military Mobility – Is Europe’s Railway Prepared? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20260 As conflict rages across the world, more and more questions are being asked about the preparedness of states throughout Europe, and as NATO demands the theoretical deployment of 100,000 troops within 10 days, these queries turn to the region’s railways. Is Europe’s railway infrastructure equipped to handle such situations, and can
Sound Transit Launches New Sounder Rail Cars in Seattle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20260 Sound Transit has begun introducing a new fleet of passenger rail cars into service on its Sounder commuter rail network following a joint procurement programme with two California transit agencies. The 11-car order, approved by the Sound Transit Board in 2020, comprises three cab cars and eight coach cars built by
Port Polska.KDP to Procure Rolling Stock for Poland’s Future Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20260 A new rolling stock company, Port Polska.KDP, has been established within the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) group to oversee the procurement of trains for future high-speed, airport and regional rail services in Poland. The company will initially be responsible for purchasing passenger trains for High-Speed Rail (HSR), Aero Express and Regio
Alstom Presents New Electric Locomotive Depot in Arys Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20260 Alstom recently showcased construction progress of its new electric locomotive service depot in Arys during a site visit for both stakeholders and media representatives. The new hub, which is located along the Middle Corridor, is one of four service facilities currently under development as part of an Investment Agreement signed in
Australia: New Bogie Workshop Opens in Tallawong Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20260 A brand-new train bogie overhaul workshop has opened at Tallawong, Western Sydney. The workshop has been purpose build to provide the heavy maintenance capabilities required to keep metro trains up to running standard, whilst also creating 20 new skilled jobs. The new, state-of-the-art bogie workshop will primarily support Sydney Metro trainsets © Sydney
TGV-M Receives ERA Market Authorisation Ahead of Passenger Launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20260 The new TGV-M high-speed train has received market authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), clearing one of the final regulatory stages before entering commercial service in France later this year. The approval confirms that the train complies with European safety and interoperability standards following an assessment process involving
Amtrak Marks Departure of New Northeast Regional Airo Trainset Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20260 Amtrak has celebrated the official departure of its new Airo trainset from Siemens’ Sacramento facility. The new train is set to enter operation as part of the Northeast Regional service in 2027, and has been designed to elevate the overall onboard passenger experience. The new Airo trainset forms part of a fleet
Stadler to Deliver FLIRT Trains to Montenegro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20260 Stadler has announced the signing of a new contract with Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore (ŽPCG) for the delivery of a set of three four-car FLIRT electric multiple units. The new FLIRT trains, which will enter service in Montenegro for the first time, are based on Stadler’s existing vehicle platform, which is
New York MTA to Procure 252 New Metro-North Railroad Coaches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20260 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has launched a procurement process to acquire 252 new single-level passenger coaches for the Metro-North Railroad. The request for proposals (RFP) invites railcar manufacturers to submit designs for the base order, with an option for up to 377 additional coaches if required for future network
Poland: New FLIRT Trains Enter Service in Mazovia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20260 A set of new Stadler FLIRT trains have officially entered service in Mazovia, Poland. Since the beginning of May, operator Koleje Mazowieckie has received 23 new units of a contract covering a total of 75 vehicles. The latest two FLIRT trains to be delivered were introduced during a press conference © Stadler These trains
Amtrak Celebrates Millionth NextGen Acela Customer Journey Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20260 Amtrak has celebrated a major milestone with the one millionth customer journey onboard its NextGen Acela fleet. To mark the occasion, a special ceremony was held at Washington Union Station. Amtrak first introduced the trains into service in August 2025 © Amtrak Attendees included a number of Amtrak representatives, as well as company President
Škoda Transtech Disagrees with Helsinki Tram Tender Exclusion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20260 Škoda Transtech has publicly disagreed with parts of a recent decision made by the Finnish Market Court to exclude the company from the tender for the supply of new trams for the capital city of Helsinki. According to the company; the ruling represents results of what they have deemed to be
36 J-Series Trains Enter Operation on Berlin Subway Lines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20260 A set of 36 brand-new J-series trains have now entered regular daily service on Berlin’s U5 to U9 subway lines. By the end of 2026; BVG has stated that it expects its fleet of J-series trains to grow to approximately 170 cars – with a further 170 already ordered for delivery
Amtrak Airo Arrives in Seattle for Final Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20260 Amtrak’s brand-new Airo trainset has officially arrived in Seattle – marking a major milestone in the operator’s journey to introduce a new generation of train services across the region. The trainset has now entered its final testing, staff training, route testing and practice run stage on the Amtrak Cascades route, and
Amtrak Officially Accepts First Airo Trainset Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20260 Amtrak has celebrated the official acceptance of its first Airo trainset. The unit, which departed from the Bear Maintenance Facility earlier this week, will now begin its cross-country journey west to Seattle. The train has now begun its journey to Seattle © Amtrak Upon arrival in Washington; final testing will begin before the unit
Amtrak Unveils New Freedom250 NextGen Acela Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20260 Amtrak has unveiled its brand-new Freedom250 NextGen Acela train. Revealed during a ceremony attended by Amtrak Vice President of Government Affairs & Corporate Communications Ken Altman, US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, FRA Administrator David Fink, Amtrak Board Member Joel Szabat, and other leaders in Washington, DC; the train departed on
CRRC Celebrates Production of First Fully Automated Train for Hangzhou Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20260 CRRC has celebrated the completion of Hangzhou Metro’s first fully automated metro train, which rolled off the production line last month. Built to Hangzhou’s proprietary AH-type specification; the train was developed by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Co., Ltd., and will enter service on Hangzhou Metro Line 12 with a maximum operating speed
HS2 Control Centre & Rolling Stock Depot Set for Birmingham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 HS2 Ltd has confirmed that Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd (TWA JV) have been chosen to build the high-speed railway’s main control centre and rolling stock depot. The 856 million GBP contract will see the site built on a disused 70-hectare brown field site in Birmingham, and will
Third of Four HSTs Fitted with ETCS Equipment in Loughborough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the conversion of the third of a set of four 16 Class 43 power cars – all of which have been retrofitted to utilise new ETCS (European Train Control System) equipment. The unit has now been returned to owner RailAdventure UK after an eight week course of
China’s First Interprovincial Urban Rail Line Enters Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20260 The first interprovincial urban rail line connecting Jiangsu and Anhui has officially entered initial operation. China’s first regional railway jointly built, managed, and operated across provincial boundaries; the line went into service on 23 April, and represents a flagship project demonstrating transport integration within the Nanjing Metropolitan Area. Completion of the project
Alstom and CAF Present New MI20 Train for Paris RER B Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20260 The new MI20 train, which is due to enter service on the Paris RER B line by the end of 2028, made its first public appearance on 7 May 2026 at Alstom and CAF’s manufacturing site in Hauts-de-France. The train will be operated jointly by RATP and SNCF on behalf of
Stadler to Deliver Eight Trains for Service Between Dublin & Belfast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20260 Railway companies Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) and Translink NI Railways (NIR) have ordered a set of eight FLIRT Intercity trains from Stadler, as well as associated maintenance services. The contract marks the first time Stadler has been awarded a contract to provide rolling stock for the island. The trains will operate on services
Alstom Supplies Rolling Stock for New African Monorail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20260 Alstom has celebrated the start of commercial service on the initial portion of Africa’s first monorail system – a service which utilises a number of rolling stock manufactured by the company at its Litchurch Lane site in Derby. Utilising Alstom’s Innovia monorail system, The East of Nile line aims to connect
Stadler Polska Delivers First of 75 FLIRT Trains to Koleje Mazowieckie Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20260 Stadler Polska has officially delivered the first nine of 75 modern FLIRT trains to Koleje Mazowieckie, marking the beginning of the implementation of contracts concluded in 2024-2025. The new vehicles will begin running on selected routes this month, including providing services from Warsaw to Dęblin and Skierniewice. Stadler Polska has delivered the
Škoda to Supply 10 Electric Trains for Operation in Uzbekistan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20260 The Škoda Group has signed a new strategic cooperation agreement for the supply of ten modern electric trains to Uzbekistan. Signed at the Presidential Palace; this agreement will include the delivery of units, creation of a joint venture for localisation, service and the establishment of the Škoda Academy. The agreement was signed
UK Government Rejects Transport Committee ‘Boom and Bust’ Testimony Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20260 The UK Government has rejected the premise of an inquiry put forward by the Transport Committee stating that rail investment has been subject to ‘boom and bust’, other than in respect of rolling stock. In its response, the Government has acknowledged that whilst the perception of such cycles is ‘clearly felt
Alstom Delivers First Electric X’trapolis 2.0 Train for Service in Melbourne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20260 Alstom has delivered the very first X’trapolis 2.0 train into passenger service in Melbourne, Australia. The first of an initial 300 million EUR order for 25 trains placed by the Victorian Government; the train was manufactured locally by Alstom at its Dandenong and Ballarat manufacturing sites. The train has been developed in
Siemens Mobility to Deliver Up to 200 Double-Deck Trains to SBB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20260 SBB has signed a new contract with Siemens Mobility Switzerland for the initial supply of 116 six-car Desiro DoSto double-deck trains, as well as an option for up to 84 additional trains. The order has been valued at approximately 2 billion Swiss Francs, with all new units set to enter service
New Zealand: Waltham Maintenance Hub Opens in Christchurch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20260 New Zealand Minister for Rail, Rt Hon Winston Peters, has officially opened the new Waltham Maintenance Hub in Christchurch. The Hub, which was built with a 110 million NZD Government investment; will aim to provide a modern, safe environment for staff handling maintenance duties on KiwiRail locomotives, wagons and passenger carriages
Siemens Mobility to Deliver Romania’s First Hydrogen Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new contract by Romania’s Railway Reform Authority (ARF) for the delivery of 12 two-car hydrogen-powered electric multiple units. With units based on the Mireo Plus H platform; the agreement will mark the first hydrogen train contract in Romania, and one of the first hydrogen projects
Finland: Siemens Delivers 80th Vectron Electric Locomotive to VR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20260 Siemens Mobility has celebrated the delivery of the last of an initially ordered 80 Vectron electric locomotives to Finnish railway company VR – completing a supply contract first signed in 2014. At the time, the order was the largest single contract for the Vectron platform, and paved the way for the
LTG Cargo Polska Introduces 72 New Pocket Wagons on Kaunas to Duisburg Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20260 LTG Cargo Polska announced the introduction of 72 new pocket wagons on the European gauge (1,435 mm) line from Kaunas to Duisburg. Specifically designed for the line, which also includes a stop at a major Polish logistics hub in Łódź; the 72 new railcars were manufactured last year by Kolowag specifically
NJ TRANSIT Advances Fleet Renewal Programme and World Cup Planning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20260 NJ TRANSIT has confirmed progress on a long-term fleet renewal programme valued at approximately 3 billion USD, alongside preparations to support transport demand during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At an event held in Kearny, officials from state and federal government joined transport leaders to mark the arrival of the first
Third New Amtrak Cascades Trainset Departs for Testing Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20260 The third new Airo trainset for the Amtrak Cascades programme has departed from Sacramento for testing on the Northeast Corridor. The train has completed its manufacturing stage. The testing phase will now assess performance and safety before the units enter passenger service. The first Airo trainsets are slated to enter service on
Sweden: Talgo to Supply New Fleet of Long-Distance Trains for Trafikverket Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20260 Talgo has announced the signing of an agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) for the supply and comprehensive maintenance of a new fleet of long-distance daytime and overnight trains. The new units, which will cover routes between the south of the country and its northernmost cities, will consist of 10
Alstom’s Preliminary FY 2025/26 Results Show Record Orders, Dipped EBIT Margin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20260 Alstom has published preliminary, unaudited results for the 2025/26 financial year, indicating record orders, Free Cash Flow within guidance and an adjusted EBIT at ~6%. The results were published following a meeting of the company’s Board of Directors on 16 April 2026 under the Chairmanship of Philippe Petitcolin. Alstom has published preliminary,
Germany: Stadler to Supply 14 TINA Trams to Görlitz & Zwickau Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20260 Stadler has been awarded a contract to provide 14 modern low-floor TINA trams to both the Görlitz transport authority (GVB) and Zwickau municipal transport authority (SVZ). The announcement marks a major milestone for the company, with TINA trams now set to operate in eight different European cities. Stadler will supply trams for
Amtrak Begins Procurement Process for New Long-Distance Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20260 Amtrak has formally begun the procurement process for what is expected to be its largest order of long-distance trains, marking a significant step in the renewal of its ageing fleet. The US passenger rail operator has issued a request for proposals to train manufacturers, inviting bids for a contract to replace
Canada: VIA Rail to Invest $150 Million in Sleeper Car Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20260 VIA Rail Canada has announced a 150 million CAD programme to modernise its fleet of 56 Château and Manor sleeper cars over the next five years. The work will be carried out by CAD Railway Industries at its facility in Lachine, Québec. The upgrades are expected to include improvements to interior
Stadler’s EURODUAL Locomotive Approved for Operation in Balkan Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20260 Stadler has announced that its EURODUAL locomotive has been officially approved for operation in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. The announcement marks a critical moment for international rail freight connectivity across the Pan-European Corridor X, which links Central Europe with the Balkan region towards Turkey. With new approvals in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia,
Northlander Trains Enter Testing Phase in Northern Ontario Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 Northlander passenger trains have entered a key testing phase in northern Ontario as preparations continue for the rail service’s planned return later this year. The first trainset has completed “burn-in” testing after travelling more than 1,600 kilometres in conditions that reflect regular operations. The next stage, known as Revenue Service Demonstration,
NJ TRANSIT Receives First Multilevel III Rail Car from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 NJ TRANSIT has taken delivery of the first of 374 Multilevel III rail cars from Alstom as part of its fleet modernisation programme. The new vehicle was presented at the agency’s Meadows Maintenance Complex in Kearny on 13 April 2026. The Multilevel III car will now undergo several months of testing and
CRRC Delivers FXN3B Hybrid Shunting Locomotive in Beijing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 CRRC Dalian Co., Ltd. has delivered a new-energy shunting locomotive to Jinggu Railway at the Beijing Jingping Comprehensive Logistics Hub. The FXN3B is the first hybrid shunting locomotive to be introduced to an operator in Beijing that is not part of China Railway. FXN3B Hybrid Shunting Locomotive © CRRC The FXN3B forms part of
China: CRRC Debut New Type A Trains for Ningbo Lines 10 & 12 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20260 CRRC has debuted a set of brand-new regional trains destined for use on Ningbo’s urban rail transit system. Set to enter operation on Lines 10 and 12; the Type A trains, the first in China, are intended to be capable of travelling at maximum operating speeds of 160 km/h, which increases
Stadler Opens New Workshop in Lower Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20260 Stadler has announced the opening of a new train workshop in Obersiebenbrunn, near Vienna. The new site, which had its official opening on 10 April, is set to play a central role in the delivery of contracted maintenance of high-speed trains, as well as the delivery of all the company’s rolling
Switzerland: Stadler to Automate BLT’s Core Network with NOVA Pro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20260 Stadler has been commissioned by BLT Baselland Transport AG to equip its core network within the Basel metropolitan area with the communication-based train control (CBTC) system NOVA Pro. Having already demonstrated semi-automated GoA2 mode operations along the Waldenburg railway line; NOVA Pro will replace the system currently in place, allowing for
Stadler to Supply Four Additional POLARIS Trains to Gornergrat Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20260 Stadler has been awarded a contract to supply four additional POLARIS cogwheel trains to the Gornergrat Railway (GGB). With the contract valued at around 30 million CHF; delivery of the units is expected to commence in autumn 2028. The new trains will operate from Zermatt to the Gornergrat © Stadler The new trains
CAF to Manufacture and Deliver New Vehicles for Portland Streetcar System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20260 CAF USA has been selected to manufacture and deliver 15 new vehicles for use on the Portland Streetcar system. The new vehicles will utilise hybrid battery-electric equipment to serve a new, off-wire portion of the Portland Streetcar system as the NS Line expands to Montgomery Park in Northwest Portland. CAF USA will
Romania: Alstom Delivers First Traxx Locomotive to ARF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20260 Alstom has announced the successful delivery of the first of 16 serial Traxx Passenger electric locomotives produced for the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF). The delivery was enabled by a contract first signed by Alstom and ARF in January 2024, and seeks to mark a milestone in a journey towards cleaner,
SEPTA to Purchase Rail Cars for Regional Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20260 Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is purchasing 24 passenger rail cars from Exo, a public transport provider in the Montreal region, to support its Regional Rail fleet. The agreement, valued at 8.58 million USD, was approved by Exo’s board in March. The vehicles are coach cars originally built by Bombardier in
Alstom Delivers First Two Metropolis Trains for Santo Domingo Metro Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20260 Alstom has announced delivery of the first two of eight new trains to the Oficina para el Reordenamiento del Transporte (OPRET) for the Santo Domingo Metro Line 2 expansion project. The project, which will see an extension of the Santo Domingo Metro to Los Alcarrizos, will utilise eight three-car Metropolis trains
Poland: Alstom to Overhaul Traxx Electric Locomotives for Mazovian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20260 Alstom has signed a contract with Mazovian Railways for the overhaul of 11 Traxx electric locomotives. The agreement, valued at more than 96 million PLN, covers P5-level maintenance works to be carried out between 2026 and 2027. Each locomotive will be subject to a 19-month warranty period following acceptance by the
CAF to Supply 30 Commuter Trains for Operation in Belgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20260 CAF has been awarded a contract to supply 30 commuter units to JSC “Srbijavoz”, the Serbian national railway company. The contract, which has been valued at more than 300 million EUR, will also see CAF provide full maintenance for the units across a two year period. The 30 commuter units will enter
CRRC Celebrates Production of 100th FXN5C Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20260 CRRC has announced the beginning of a new stage of large-scale production of its FXN5C locomotive, with the 100th unit having recently rolled off the production line. Independently developed by CRRC Qishuyan; the FXN5C locomotive aims to integrate intelligent connectivity technology with improved energy efficiency and environmental performance. The 100th FXN5C locomotive