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Class 93s For Grand Union
Class 93s For Grand Union

Stadler started the final assembly of the first of the Class 93 locomotives at the València works in early July.

First iLints Into Passenger Service
First iLints Into Passenger Service

On 15 July 2022, Alstom announced that it had received the EBA type approval for its Class 554 HMU.

"CAF Tren Hidrógeno" On The Public Network
"CAF Tren Hidrógeno" On The Public Network

After factory static tests were conducted, CAF began test runs with its prototype EHMU at the end of July.

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Knorr-Bremse Is To Equip Egyptian Trains
Knorr-Bremse Is To Equip Egyptian Trains

Knorr-Bremse has been awarded a major supply contract by Siemens Mobility to equip trains for Egypt.

Schneebergbahn: Anniversary Celebration Of 125 Years
Schneebergbahn: Anniversary Celebration Of 125 Years

The Schneebergbahn has been climbing the highest mountain in Lower Austria for 125 years.

Electrification Of The GKB Lines Started
Electrification Of The GKB Lines Started

After years of preparation and planning, the electrification of the lines of Graz-Köflacher Bahn und Busbetrieb GmbH (GKB) started on 12 July 2022 with the erection of the first overhead line mast at Deutschlandsberg station.

CAF - Alstom Transaction Finalised
CAF - Alstom Transaction Finalised

As a continuation of the information issued on 24 November 2021 regarding the CAF's acquisition of the Alstom’s Reichshoffen works, the Coradia Polyvalent and the Talent 3 platforms and after obtaining the regulatory authorisations needed for the purchase-sale agreement, on 1 August 2022 the closing of the operation has been formalised.

The Uncertain Fate Of Talents For ÖBB
The Uncertain Fate Of Talents For ÖBB

Due to the several-year delay in the contract for the Talent 3 EMUs and the still unclear delivery, ÖBB decided last year to withdraw from the contract with Alstom and ordered Desiro ML EMUs from Siemens instead.

More Vectrons For ČD Cargo
More Vectrons For ČD Cargo

On 1 August 2022, Siemens Mobility Czech Republic announced that in mid-July it signed a contract with ČD Cargo for the delivery of 10 Vectron MS locomotives (A54 variant).

Second 16Ev EMU In Riga
Second 16Ev EMU In Riga

The Škoda Group continues to deliver its Type 16Ev EMUs.

Tatravagónka's Second Assembly Line For Grain Wagons
Tatravagónka's Second Assembly Line For Grain Wagons

In June 2022, Tatravagónka started operation of the second assembly line for the production of hopper wagons for transport of cereals.

HS2 Reveals Huge New Tunnel At Euston Station
HS2 Reveals Huge New Tunnel At Euston Station

HS2 Ltd continues to make progress at Euston, as work continues behind the hoardings to make way for Britain’s new high-speed railway.

BEG: State Of Infrastructure On Regional Railway Lines Unacceptable
BEG: State Of Infrastructure On Regional Railway Lines Unacceptable

According to an evaluation by the Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft (BEG), disruptions in Bavarian regional and suburban rail traffic have recently increased significantly.

HS2 Historic First Tunnelling Breakthrough
HS2 Historic First Tunnelling Breakthrough

On 26 July 2022, HS2 Ltd celebrated the very first tunnelling breakthrough on Europe’s largest infrastructure project.

XLoad Vectrons For SBB CINT
  • updated 25th Jul 2022 22:37
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XLoad Vectrons For SBB CINT

At the end of June 2022, Siemens Mobility announced that SBB Cargo International in cooperation with SüdLeasing has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives equipped with the new XLoad package.

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