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Another NIM Express at Velim
Another NIM Express at Velim

On 14 September 2026, the NIM Express with locomotive 102 005 of DB Regio arrived at the VUZ Velim Test Centre.

The first KISS from the new batch for ZSSK
The first KISS from the new batch for ZSSK

ZSSK has ordered four more KISSes in two stages in 2025.

VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility sign a Turnkey contract
VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility sign a Turnkey contract

On 22 September 2026, VinSpeed High-Speed Rail Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (a member of Vingroup) and Siemens Mobility GmbH have announced the signing of a turnkey contract for the Hanoi - Quang Ninh and Ben Thanh - Can Gio high-speed rail lines.

New long-distance EMUs for ZSSK
New long-distance EMUs for ZSSK

On 23 September 2026, a contract was signed at InnoTrans, according to which the consortium of Škoda Group and ŽOS Trnava will supply ZSSK with eight seven-car EMUs for long-distance transport.

First taste of InnoTrans 2026
First taste of InnoTrans 2026

The latest edition of the InnoTrans trade fair takes place from 22 to 25 September.

Liebherr at InnoTrans: ‘Hands on the future’
Liebherr at InnoTrans: ‘Hands on the future’

At InnoTrans 2026, Liebherr is showcasing innovative solutions in the field of rail transport and demonstrating how challenges can be overcome in the future by means of long-lasting and robust solutions.

ZSSK's first WLABm cars in passenger service
ZSSK's first WLABm cars in passenger service

In early September, ZSSK introduced the first modernized double-deck sleepers from ŽOS Vrútky into regular service.

New solution for high-speed trains: cylindrical roller bearings for 400 km/h and more
New solution for high-speed trains: cylindrical roller bearings for 400 km/h and more

Schaeffler is developing a series of innovative high-performance axlebox bearings especially for use in high-speed rail.

Stadler Kazakhstan to launch Central Asia's first aluminum bodyshell production
Stadler Kazakhstan to launch Central Asia's first aluminum bodyshell production

Stadler is expanding its production site in Astana by investing more than 14 billion Tenge (around 25 million CHF) in the construction of aluminum bodyshell welding and painting workshops.

Siemens's first Rail Service Center in Poland
Siemens's first Rail Service Center in Poland

Siemens Mobility is expanding its European rail service network with the construction of a new Rail Service Center in Gądki, south-east of Poznań.

HÜBNER at InnoTrans 2026: Solutions for greater efficiency, safety and reliability
HÜBNER at InnoTrans 2026: Solutions for greater efficiency, safety and reliability

In its 80th anniversary year, the HÜBNER Group will be presenting a broad spectrum of solutions for the rail industry at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin.

"Dolphin" returns to Praha after more than 20 years
"Dolphin" returns to Praha after more than 20 years

A diesel unit with power cars VT 18.16.07 and 10 will appear on Czech tracks after long time.

Eurostar introduced first e300 with ETCS OBU into service
Eurostar introduced first e300 with ETCS OBU into service

Eurostar received authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to bring the first e300 train fitted with the on-board ETCS into service.

Alstom and TransPennine Express sign contract for Adessia Stream BEMUs
Alstom and TransPennine Express sign contract for Adessia Stream BEMUs

On 11 September 2026, Alstom has signed contracts worth 1.2 billion EUR with TransPennine Express (TPE) for the supply and long-term maintenance of a new fleet of BEMUs.

Alstom wins landmark contract to renew VIA Rail Canada’s long-distance fleet
Alstom wins landmark contract to renew VIA Rail Canada’s long-distance fleet

On 3 September 2026, Alstom has signed an agreement with VIA Rail Canada to design, engineer, manufacture and support a new Long Distance, Regional and Remote (LDRR) fleet.

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