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First new Aventra entered passenger service on Elizabeth line
First new Aventra entered passenger service on Elizabeth line

On 28 August 2026, the first of 10 new Class 345 Aventra Elizabeth line trains has begun passenger service in London.

Renfe‘s Class 453 official presentation
Renfe‘s Class 453 official presentation

On 31 August 2026, Óscar Puente unveiled the new Class 453.6 (T200) eight-car EMU.

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Cercanías de Madrid: first Class 453s in service
Cercanías de Madrid: first Class 453s in service

Early on 24 August 2026, the first five of the Class 453 EMUs being supplied by Stadler València to Cercanías de Madrid entered service.

New FEVE trains - what is known so far
New FEVE trains - what is known so far

As we all know, CAF is highly secretive regarding release of information, and Renfe’s requirements change with the direction of the wind.

Now "CAT by bus". In 2027 "CAT by KISS"
Now "CAT by bus". In 2027 "CAT by KISS"

On 18 August 2026, the City Airport Train announced that it reacts to the premature closure of the Wiener S-Bahn-Stammstrecke due to the cable fires in the area of Wien-Praterstern and will begin operating as „CAT by bus“ on 24 August.

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TPF ordered FLIRT Evos
TPF ordered FLIRT Evos

The Fribourg Transport Authority (TPF) has awarded Stadler a contract worth 117 million CHF to supply 13 four-car FLIRT Evo EMUs.

Tender for high-speed trains for CP
Tender for high-speed trains for CP

Not only Renfe, but also the neighboring Comboios de Portugal are planning to purchase new high-speed trains.

First Siemens's new metro train for Sydney
First Siemens's new metro train for Sydney

With the delivery of the first of 12 three-car trains for the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport turnkey project, Siemens Mobility has reached an important project milestone.

First new-generation FINK delivered to Zentralbahn
First new-generation FINK delivered to Zentralbahn

Zentralbahn is putting a vehicle of the new FINK (Finch) type into service for the first time.

Bulgarian RegioPanters in passenger service
Bulgarian RegioPanters in passenger service

On 14 August 2026, the first of the BDZ Class 34 EMUs, built for suburban and regional transport, entered service with passengers.

The first completed N700ST train for Taiwan unveiled
The first completed N700ST train for Taiwan unveiled

On 30 July 2026, Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium (HTSC) announced that it has completed manufacturing the first new N700ST high-speed train and has shipped it from Hitachi's Kasado Works to Taiwan.

First of 10 new Class 345 Elizabeth line trains entered the test track in Derby
First of 10 new Class 345 Elizabeth line trains entered the test track in Derby

Early June, the first of 10 new Elizabeth line trains being built in Derby has left its production line and started final checks on the on-site test track.

JR East introduced the design of E927 inspection train
JR East introduced the design of E927 inspection train

On 14 July 2026, JR East unveiled plans for a new E927 inspection train for the Shinkansen lines operated by the company.

First GYSEV’s new InterCity EMUs unveiled
First GYSEV’s new InterCity EMUs unveiled

On 30 July 2026, the newly built Class 445 FLIRT was officially presented to the management of GYSEV and to Hungary’s Minister of Transport and Investments.

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