In Poland, train manufacturer Newag is taking legal action against a maintenance company which was able to unlock the on-board computers of its trains thanks to hackers. According to the hackers, these trains were locking...Read more
The third metro line was put into operation in Sofia. It crosses the Bulgarian capital from northeast to southwest providing fast and reliable communication between the city centre and the remote neighbourhoods. Four more stations...Read more
West Pomerania will become the first region in Poland where the bi-mode trains are operated. The new type of rolling stock will be introduced on the Polish railway network at the end of 2021. These...Read more
With the spread of the coronavirus in Europe, railways are facing many challenges. One of them is to reduce contact between staff and customers while maintaining stable and safe operations. To this end, digital solutions...Read more
Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag is moving towards decarbonisation of its producing process. The company has equipped the roof of its workshops in Nowy Sącz with photovoltaic panels. This measure is in line the environmental...Read more
The railway operators in Poland are eying the bi-mode diesel-electric trains. They regard them as an efficient mean to improve their services without additional investment in electrification of the railway lines. At least, two regions...Read more
The first Polish autonomous tram has made its trial ride in the city of Kraków. It ran a distance of over 3.4 kilometres without a driver. The main goal of the experiment was to review...Read more
German technology manufacturer Siemens Mobility will supply 10 three-car Inspiro trains to the Metropoliten company, an operator of the metro system in Sofia. All the units will be assembled by Siemens Mobility jointly with Polish...Read more
Italian train operator Ferrovie del Sud Est has signed a framework agreement with Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag for the delivery of six three-car electric multiple units. The final deal will be specified and concluded...Read more
Lubusz Province in western Poland has signed an agreement with Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag to supply 2 three-car diesel multiple units. The delivery, valued at 43 million Zlotys (9.3 million Euros), will be carried...Read more
Polish long-distance and high-speed rail operator PKP Intercity is implementing the largest investment programme in its history for upgrading its railcars and locomotives. The strategy, valued at 1.6 billion Euros, will be completed in 2023...Read more
The Polish passenger rail operator Łódź Agglomeration Railway has launched a 62 million Euros programme for upgrading its fleet. The company will receive 14 electric multiple units Impuls 2 from December 2018 to June 2019...Read more