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InnoTrans 2024 report (2)
InnoTrans 2024 report (2)

On 24 September, Siemens Mobility presented first Velaro high-speed train for Egypt.

Further 30 Mireo EMUs for ÖBB
Further 30 Mireo EMUs for ÖBB

At the end of 2024, ÖBB has ordered a further 30 Mireos for commuter and regional transport from Siemens Mobility.

RegioJet prepares test operation of Class 655
RegioJet prepares test operation of Class 655

Another Class 655 EMU has arrived in the Czech Republic, i. e. one of seven three-car units of the Regio160 type, which RegioJet has ordered from PESA Bydgoszcz.

ČD Cargo 2025
25 kV traction equipment for Leo Express's FLIRTs
25 kV traction equipment for Leo Express's FLIRTs

On 23 January 2025, Leo Express and Stadler signed a contract for the installation of 25 kV 50 Hz traction equipment in five DC-only Class 480 units.

Vectrons at MÁV
Vectrons at MÁV

In recent years, the Hungarian national operator has been trying to renew its fleet of locomotives.

Two ComfortJets at Velim
Two ComfortJets at Velim

Two ComfortJet units are now present in the VUZ test centre.

ZSSK wants to modernise carriages for night services
ZSSK wants to modernise carriages for night services

On 28 January 2025, ZSSK announced a public tender for the conversion of 10 Class Bmeer cars into couchette cars.

New train service between Bratislava and Kyiv
New train service between Bratislava and Kyiv

For the start of the 2025 timetable, ZSSK in cooperation with UZ has introduced a new pair of R 961/964 express trains on the route Košice - Čop with the possibility of connecting to/from Kyiv.

Direct Budapest - Kyiv train
Direct Budapest - Kyiv train

A new direct service linking the Hungarian and Ukrainian capitals has been introduced with the start of the 2025 timetable.

Alstom to host Britain’s biggest rail celebration as part of Railway 200
Alstom to host Britain’s biggest rail celebration as part of Railway 200

On 30 January 2025, Alstom has announced that it will host the UK’s largest ever gathering of historic rail vehicles – The Greatest Gathering – to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.

FrontAdd for FLIRT Nordic Expresses
FrontAdd for FLIRT Nordic Expresses

Starting in 2026, 17 Stadler FLIRT Nordic Express trains will come into operation with the FrontAdd System in the long-distance fleet in Norway.

SAR and CAF partnership for train modernization
SAR and CAF partnership for train modernization

Following a two-year programme of design, testing, certification and training, the first train fitted with CAF’s latest ERTMS technology has entered passenger service on SAR’s (Saudi Arabia Railways) Riyadh to Dammam network.

ZSSK is looking for suppliers of new sleepers
ZSSK is looking for suppliers of new sleepers

Under this heading, ZSSK announced on 20 January 2025 that it had launched a public tender for new sleeping carriages.

AERRL calls for urgent actions to enhance European rail transport
AERRL calls for urgent actions to enhance European rail transport

The Association of European Rail Rolling stock Lessors (AERRL) presented on 21 January 2025 its Manifesto 2024 - 2029, highlighting the need for coordinated deployment of the ERTMS from a single BL3.4 release, and urging that the market for the procurement of new rolling stock should not be disrupted.

Stadler presents first double-deck car produced in Hungary
Stadler presents first double-deck car produced in Hungary

On 17 January 2025, Stadler celebrated the 15th anniversary of the opening of its bodyshell works in Szolnok.

ELP 2025