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ComfortJets start running to Austria
ComfortJets start running to Austria

On 20 October 2025, České dráhy, in cooperation with ÖBB, began deploying ComfortJet non-traction units on one pair of „Vindobona” services on the Praha - Wien - Graz line, namely rj 73/370.

RAILPOOL offers Vectrain under TRAINPOOL brand
RAILPOOL offers Vectrain under TRAINPOOL brand

On 21 October 2025, RAILPOOL announced that it is further expanding its range of services for cross-border passenger transport unsing Siemens's Vectrain platform.

GTR and Siemens Mobility update ETCS OBUs in Class 717s
GTR and Siemens Mobility update ETCS OBUs in Class 717s

Govia Thameslink Railway has partnered with Siemens Mobility to update its entire fleet of 25 Class 717 Great Northern EMUs, enabling them to run in passenger service using an updated specification ETCS OBU.

Vectron230 entered passenger service
Vectron230 entered passenger service

On 24 September 2025, ČD put one of its Class 384 locomotives into (test) operation for the first time.

A VUZ Vectron in a new look
A VUZ Vectron in a new look

On Saturday, 20 September 2025, the new visual appearance of Vectron 193 902 of ČD/VUZ was presented at the National Railway Day of České dráhy in Nymburk.

Mock-up of the XXL S-Bahn München EMU
Mock-up of the XXL S-Bahn München EMU

During IAA Mobility, visitors can step inside the S-Bahn of the future for free at Königsplatz in München: the Free State of Bavaria, Deutsche Bahn, and Siemens are presenting a walk-in 1 : 1 model of the new train generation for the first time.

ČD Cargo 2025
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 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.

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.

The first Class 384 Vectrons in Praha
The first Class 384 Vectrons in Praha

As we mentioned at the beginning of July, the production of the Class 384 locomotives for ČD is underway at the München-Allach works.

ICE 3neo to run to Poland and France
ICE 3neo to run to Poland and France

On 10 July 2025, Deutsche Bahn announced that it plans to expand the operation of its Class 408 high-speed trains to new international destinations.

Mireo BEMUs for Remscheid - Düsseldorf services
Mireo BEMUs for Remscheid - Düsseldorf services

A milestone for mobility transition in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW): the new Mireo Smart Plus B trains for Regiobahn were officially presented on 17 July 2025 at Siemens Mobility's test center in Wegberg-Wildenrath.