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Introducing Eurostar Celestia
Introducing Eurostar Celestia

On 22 October 2025 Eurostar announced a landmark 2 billion EUR investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains built by Alstom - the first ever to operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK network.  

Stadler built its 6,000th bodyshell in Hungary
Stadler built its 6,000th bodyshell in Hungary

On 30 October 2025, Stadler's bodyshell factory in Szolnok has reached another important milestone: the 6,000th body left the works in October.

The start of operation of the WESTbahn Class 4100 EMUs is nearing
The start of operation of the WESTbahn Class 4100 EMUs is nearing

On 3 November 2025, WESTbahn announced that the approval process for the CRRC-built Class 4100 is nearing completion and that it will soon add four of these EMUs to its fleet.

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Keio Electric Railway introduced the new Class 2000 EMU
Keio Electric Railway introduced the new Class 2000 EMU

The private railway company Keio Electric Railway introduced the new Class 2000 EMU. The four ten-car trains are built by the J-TREC Corporation, with the final train expected to be delivered in August 2027.

Ingeteam has secured a contract from Stadler to supply traction converters for ÖBB's BEMUs
Ingeteam has secured a contract from Stadler to supply traction converters for ÖBB's BEMUs

Ingeteam has received an order from Stadler to supply traction converters for 16 BEMUs that will run on the Kamptalbahn line in Austria.

Design for Vande Bharat EMUs unveiled
Design for Vande Bharat EMUs unveiled

A full-scale mockup of a first-class sleeper compartment for India's Vande Bharat EMUs (25 kV 50 Hz) was unveiled at the IREE 2025 industry exhibition in New Delhi.

New double-deck cars for „Burevestnik“
New double-deck cars for „Burevestnik“

On 8 October 2025, TVZ confirmed the certificate of conformity with the requirements of TR TS 001/2011, for the new Model 61-4492 double-deck car with seats, specially designed for the new „Burevestnik“ („Thunderbird“) trains.

More Citylinks for Utah
More Citylinks for Utah

Utah Transit Authority (UTA) orders 20 more Stadler Citylink light rail vehicles.

CPK launches tender for design and construction of tunnel and rail station beneath new airport
CPK launches tender for design and construction of tunnel and rail station beneath new airport

The Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has announced a tender for the design and construction of a tunnel and railway station, including the platform hall, located beneath the CPK Airport.

HS2 opens twin Warwickshire cycle and road bridges
HS2 opens twin Warwickshire cycle and road bridges

HS2 has opened two bridges near Leamington Spa carrying a key local road and a long-distance cycle track across the new high-speed railway.

New Elizabeth line trains in production
New Elizabeth line trains in production

Construction has begun on the first of an additional 10 Aventra units to be introduced to the Elizabeth line.

The UK’s Project Aurora is complete
The UK’s Project Aurora is complete

Over the past five years, engineers at the Selhurst Depot (in South London) have been hard at work completing the UK’s biggest train upgrade project covering 1,222 carriages across Southern, Gatwick Express & Great Northern services.

Alstom and FGC revealed the first Coradia Stream for the new express link to Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Alstom and FGC revealed the first Coradia Stream for the new express link to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

On 24 October 2025 was presented the first of ten EMUs that will connect Barcelona city centre with El Prat Airport.

Akiem: a new maintenance workshop in Borlänge
Akiem: a new maintenance workshop in Borlänge

Akiem announced the official inauguration of its new maintenance site in Borlänge, Sweden, on 22 October 2025.

Alstom was awarded a new maintenance contract for Mälartåg trains
Alstom was awarded a new maintenance contract for Mälartåg trains

On 23 October 2025, Alstom has been awarded a comprehensive maintenance contract for Mälartåg commuter trains.

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