Very Light Rail draws UK ministerial interest
The UK Minister of State for Rail and HS2, Huw Merriman, has made a visit to Dudley in the West Midlands. He embarked on what was described as a journey into the future of public...Read more
Talgo ends record-breaking year with 652 million euros in revenue
Talgo has concluded 2023 with a revenue of 652 million euros, marking a 39 per cent increase from the previous year’s 469.1 million euros. The surge in revenue primarily reflects heightened industrial activity in line...Read more
PJM Delivers Instrumented Wheelsets and Tests for ČD’s New Coaches
In a collaborative effort between Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation, PJM has been tasked with the production of instrumented wheelsets and conducting test runs for the latest České dráhy’s (ČD) passenger cars. The order for...Read more
DSB S-Trains are getting a makeover
Commuters in Copenhagen can expect a fresh look and improved functionality aboard the city’s S-trains as renovations to both the interior design and exterior signage are underway. Over the past year, 38 S-trains have undergone...Read more
Stadler to supply battery-electric trains to Chicago
Chicago’s Metra is set to pioneer emission-free rail transport with the introduction of the first battery-electric trains from Stadler. Under the agreement between Metra and Stadler, 16 battery-electric trains will be supplied, with an initial...Read more
California to receive 6 more Stadler Hydrogen-powered trains
Stadler has secured a deal with the State of California to construct an additional six hydrogen-powered trains. This agreement, an extension of a contract initially inked in October 2023, will bolster California’s fleet to a...Read more
Five more Stadler trains for SBB
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) ordered five additional Giruno high-speed trains from Stadler to enhance international services, particularly to Italy.Read more
Luxembourg’s CFL unveils plans for 2024
The CFL (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois) revealed their infrastructure, maintenance, and upgrade program for 2024. “The new record number of passengers on our trains in 2023, 28.7 million, encourages us to continue...Read more
Birmingham welcomes brand new West Midlands Trains
West Midlands Trains has started to take delivery of a new fleet for its Birmingham suburban services. The passenger operating company is responsible for services branded as West Midlands Railway, and as London North Western...Read more
DSB reports increased profits and customer growth in 2023
In the fiscal year 2023, Denmark’s national rail operator, Danske Statsbaner (DSB), saw a notable increase in profits and customer engagement, despite facing various challenges.Read more
80% of new Piccadilly line trains to be assembled in Yorkshire
Siemens Mobility has confirmed that up to 80 per cent of the 94 new Piccadilly line trains for the London Underground will be assembled in Yorkshire, UK. Previously, the plan was to build only half...Read more
Alpha Trains and Stadler sign maintenance agreement
Alpha Trains, a train leasing company, has entered into a comprehensive Full-Service maintenance agreement with Stadler. The range of services encompasses preventive, corrective, and heavy maintenance, for at least a decade.Read more
Île-de-France Mobilités makes 1.1 billion euro order from Alstom
Île-de-France Mobilités has ordered 103 new MF19 subway trains for the Paris metro lines 8, 12, and 13 from Alstom. The new trains are scheduled to be deployed between 2027 and 2029. This procurement is...Read more