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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 them 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.

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Stadler delivers hybrid locomotives to VIA Rail Canada
Stadler delivers hybrid locomotives to VIA Rail Canada

On 29 July 2026, Stadler has signed a contract with VIA Rail Canada to supply 45 hybrid locomotives, marking the company's first locomotive order in Canada.

First ESD162 in Żmigród
First ESD162 in Żmigród

NEWAG is progressing with the implementation of the contract for 35 EDMUs for PKP IC.

Bely Krechet high-speed trains are taking shape
Bely Krechet high-speed trains are taking shape

Sinara is making progress in the production of new high-speed train, whose name can be translated as Icelandic falcon, which are being built for the Russian HSLs.

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Class DP2D train approved
Class DP2D train approved

On 3 August 2026, DMZ received a certificate of compliance with the requirements of TR TS 001/2011 for the Class DP2D diesel train.

HS2 signs new civil engineering deals
HS2 signs new civil engineering deals

HS2 Ltd has successfully renegotiated contracts with two of the civil engineering joint-ventures building Britain’s new high-speed railway as part of the programme reset.  

Port Polska launches competitive dialogue for the construction of the tunnel and railway station beneath the airport
Port Polska launches competitive dialogue for the construction of the tunnel and railway station beneath the airport

Discussions have begun with contractors interested in designing and constructing the tunnel and railway station, including the platform hall, beneath the new national airport in Warszawa.

Leo Express's Przemyśl - Frankfurt (M) service on the entire route
Leo Express's Przemyśl - Frankfurt (M) service on the entire route

On 31 July 2026, Leo Express began operating the entire international route for its Przemyśl, Ostrava, Praha, Dresden, Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main service.

Leo Express's Talgos out of service
Leo Express's Talgos out of service

Starting on 31 July 2026, Leo Express is not offering services on the Bohumín - Praha route, which were formed by a Talgo non-traction multiple unit (NMU) and a Vectron.

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.

A second Class 666 EMU for RegioJet in the Czech Republic
A second Class 666 EMU for RegioJet in the Czech Republic

On 27 July 2026, unit 666.002 for RegioJet arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Frecciarossa for tests in Austria
Frecciarossa for tests in Austria

On the Wien - Marchegg line, the Italian unit ETR 400 035 has been parked at the Siebenbrunn-Leopoldsdorf station.

Alpha Trains and Talbot Services deepen partnership for vehicle maintenance and modernisation
Alpha Trains and Talbot Services deepen partnership for vehicle maintenance and modernisation

Alpha Trains and Talbot Services are further expanding their long-standing collaboration, establishing a long-term strategic framework for capacity planning, maintenance, modernisation, and overhaul activities.  

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