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Two Class 408 ICEs on test in Belgium
Two Class 408 ICEs on test in Belgium

In early August, Belgorail has done pantograph tests with two Class 408 Velaros between Leuven and Brussels.

New TRAXXes for SNCB in Belgium
New TRAXXes for SNCB in Belgium

In the spring, the first four Class 17 locomotives gradually arrived in Belgium.

Class EP2K locomotive in T car design
Class EP2K locomotive in T car design

On 1 September 2025, Kolomensky zavod (KZ) completed electric locomotive EP2K-510 with a new paint scheme, designed for trains with the latest gabarit T cars.

Liebherr supplies propane-based HVAC for ÖBB FLIRT AKKUs
Liebherr supplies propane-based HVAC for ÖBB FLIRT AKKUs

Liebherr-Transportation Systems will supply heating-, ventilation- and air-conditioning systems that use propane (R290) as natural refrigerant for 16 FLIRT AKKU trains

ČD Pendolino started to run 200 km/h in regular passenger service
ČD Pendolino started to run 200 km/h in regular passenger service

On 31 August 2025, Czech railways broke the previous speed limit of 160 km/h in regular passenger transport.

New design for ČD's fast Vectrons
New design for ČD's fast Vectrons

In August, locomotives 384.001, 002 and 004 were brought to the Czech Republic, representing the ČD order for 50 Vectrons with a top speed of 230 km/h.

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In record time to the Ahr valley: Mireo Smart for new Trans Regio RB 32 Line
In record time to the Ahr valley: Mireo Smart for new Trans Regio RB 32 Line

The vehicle provision contract was signed on 19 August 2025. The start of operations for the new RB 32 line is planned for 14 December, with the first vehicle delivery already scheduled for 1 October 2025.

A selection of current news on the VUZ circuit
A selection of current news on the VUZ circuit

Among the plethora of new vehicles at VUZ Velim test centre, the Talgo VI has now appeared, representing the trio of units that are/will be provided to Leo Express by Renfe. 

ČD wants to buy more ComfortJets
ČD wants to buy more ComfortJets

On 25 August 2025, ČD issued a tender for a “framework agreement for the supply of non-traction multiple units for long-distance transport”.

ComfortJet presented in Austria
ComfortJet presented in Austria

On Wednesday morning of 20 August 2025, the ComfortJet 012 was presented to the Austrian public at Wien Hbf.

Ten additional Stadler trains for Sweden’s capital
Ten additional Stadler trains for Sweden’s capital

To complement its existing fleet, Storstockholms Lokaltrafik has ordered ten more Class X15p EMUs from Stadler.

PJM is testing the Beilhack snow blower from Aebi Schmidt
PJM is testing the Beilhack snow blower from Aebi Schmidt

80 tonnes packed with sophisticated technology and one of the most beautiful railway lines in the world - these are the ingredients for a vehicle test by PJM in northern Europe.

Operation of electric trains at GKB
Operation of electric trains at GKB

On 4 August 2025 at the first time electric trains started operation at GKB in regular passenger service.

Giant HS2 bridge moved into place in central Birmingham
Giant HS2 bridge moved into place in central Birmingham

A specialist HS2 engineering team is preparing to move a 112 m long, 1,631 tonne steel structure over a section of Lawley Middleway - part of Birmingham’s ring road this August.

New Škoda trams started passenger service in Cottbus
New Škoda trams started passenger service in Cottbus

On 15 August 2025, the Škoda ForCity Plus 47T trams have started operating with passengers at CVBB.