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InnoTrans 2024 report (2)
InnoTrans 2024 report (2)

On 24 September, Siemens Mobility presented first Velaro high-speed train for Egypt.

Further 30 Mireo EMUs for ÖBB
Further 30 Mireo EMUs for ÖBB

At the end of 2024, ÖBB has ordered a further 30 Mireos for commuter and regional transport from Siemens Mobility.

99 001 on the VUZ circuit
99 001 on the VUZ circuit

On 10 February 2025, the EURODUAL locomotive 99 001 for Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight, arrived in Velim from Spain.

European Sleeper to Venezia
European Sleeper to Venezia

On 5 February 2025, European Sleeper launched its long announced night service linking Brussels with Venice.

First KISS as a railjet
First KISS as a railjet

On 7 February 2025, ÖBB published photos of the new Class 4706 KISS EMU family.

Second option for Tampere trams
Second option for Tampere trams

On 12 December 2024, Škoda Group and Tampereen Raitiotie signed a contract for the delivery of seven new four-car bi-directional ForCity Smart Artic X34 trams and one additional module to extend one of the existing three-car trams.

RegioJet prepares test operation of Class 655
RegioJet prepares test operation of Class 655

Another Class 655 EMU has arrived in the Czech Republic, i. e. one of seven three-car units of the Regio160 type, which RegioJet has ordered from PESA Bydgoszcz.

Siemens Mobility receives first order for Vectrons with battery module
Siemens Mobility receives first order for Vectrons with battery module

Siemens Mobility has received its first order for Vectrons equipped with a battery module.

25 kV traction equipment for Leo Express's FLIRTs
25 kV traction equipment for Leo Express's FLIRTs

On 23 January 2025, Leo Express and Stadler signed a contract for the installation of 25 kV 50 Hz traction equipment in five DC-only Class 480 units.

Vectrons at MÁV
Vectrons at MÁV

In recent years, the Hungarian national operator has been trying to renew its fleet of locomotives.

Two ComfortJets at Velim
Two ComfortJets at Velim

Two ComfortJet units are now present in the VUZ test centre.

ZSSK wants to modernise carriages for night services
ZSSK wants to modernise carriages for night services

On 28 January 2025, ZSSK announced a public tender for the conversion of 10 Class Bmeer cars into couchette cars.

New train service between Bratislava and Kyiv
New train service between Bratislava and Kyiv

For the start of the 2025 timetable, ZSSK in cooperation with UZ has introduced a new pair of R 961/964 express trains on the route Košice - Čop with the possibility of connecting to/from Kyiv.

Direct Budapest - Kyiv train
Direct Budapest - Kyiv train

A new direct service linking the Hungarian and Ukrainian capitals has been introduced with the start of the 2025 timetable.

Siemens Mobility and Sydney Metro showcase the design for Sydney Metro
Siemens Mobility and Sydney Metro showcase the design for Sydney Metro

Siemens Mobility, in collaboration with its Parklife Metro consortium partners, has revealed a realistic model of a car for the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line.