Topic: Sleeping car

New routes for double-decker trains in Russia

Russian Railways (RZD) will extend the network of routes served by double-decker trains. Double-decker trains started running on two long-distance lines in early December. At the end of the month, the third new route has...Read more

27-12-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

ÖBB will introduce capsule carriages

Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) intends to introduce the next generation of sleeping carriages. Instead of conventional compartments, they have capsules for private accommodation of passengers. The new coaches will be entered service starting from 2022.Read more

04-12-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Tulpar-Talgo carriages, source: Tulpar-Talgo

Kazakhstan Railways to purchase 1,200 carriages

Kazakh national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (Kazakhstan Railways, KTZ) intends to purchase 1,200 passenger carriages. 25 new cars will be entered into service in August. The remainder is scheduled to deliver in the next...Read more

27-06-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

TVZ couchette wagon of type 61-4447, source: Tver Carriage Works (TVZ)

Transmashholding supplies 30 sleeping cars to Belarus

Tver Carriage Works (TVZ), part of Transmashholding, will construct and deliver 30 sleeping wagons for Belarusian Railway. The first cars will be supplied in June. The deal should be accomplished by the end of November...Read more

29-05-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Belarusian sleeping cars, source: Belarusian Railway

Belarusian Railway purchases new sleeping cars

Belarusian Railway has announced public procurement proceeding to purchase 16 sleeping cars for the long-distance service. The delivery should be completed by the end of November. The rail operator also plans to acquire 14 additional...Read more

05-03-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko