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JR East introduced the design of E927 inspection train
JR East introduced the design of E927 inspection train

On 14 July 2026, JR East unveiled plans for a new E927 inspection train for the Shinkansen lines operated by the company.

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.

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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.

ZEFIRO Express for SJ at Velim
ZEFIRO Express for SJ at Velim

On 30 June 2026, one Class X250 EMU arrived at the VUZ Velim Test Centre.

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Italo Holding orders Velaros
Italo Holding orders Velaros

On 20 July 2026, Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with Italian high-speed rail operator Italo Holding covering 26 eight-car Velaro MS high-speed trains with an option for 14 additional ones and a 30-year full-service agreement.

Green light for the future of Berlin’s S-Bahn
Green light for the future of Berlin’s S-Bahn

On 16 July 2026 it was announced that S-Bahn Berlin, Siemens Mobility and Stadler Deutschland have won the tender for the Berlin S-Bahn.

Tobu introduces Class 90000 EMU for Tojo line
Tobu introduces Class 90000 EMU for Tojo line

Tobu Railway, the private railway that serves the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area, introduced new 10-car EMUs for the Tōbu Tōjō line on 13 July 2026.

Siemens continues with deliveries to Egypt
Siemens continues with deliveries to Egypt

As part of the megacontract for Egyptian Railways, Siemens is gradually delivering individual vehicles.

Production of GYSEV’s new InterCity EMUs progressing at full speed
Production of GYSEV’s new InterCity EMUs progressing at full speed

The procurement of 11 FLIRT InterCity EMUs by GYSEV has entered a new phase: the bodyshells manufactured at Stadler’s Szolnok plant have already been transported to Siedlce, Poland, where final assembly of the vehicles is currently underway.

First Australind entered passenger service
First Australind entered passenger service

Alstom has successfully delivered into passenger service the first of four Australind trains for the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia.

EMR's first refurbished Class 360 will enter service in July
EMR's first refurbished Class 360 will enter service in July

On 10 June 2026, East Midlands Railway, operated by Transport UK, has unveiled the first fully refurbished EMR Connect train.

Hitachi and PESA announced strategic partnership
Hitachi and PESA announced strategic partnership

On 16 June 2026, PESA Bydgoszcz and Hitachi Rail have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

FLIRT3 fleet for Bayerische Regiobahn to be equipped with ETCS for ROX concession
FLIRT3 fleet for Bayerische Regiobahn to be equipped with ETCS for ROX concession

Alpha Trains is among the first private rolling stock leasing companies in Germany to invest in retrofitting the on-board ETCS to an existing regional train fleet.

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