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Current developments in the X80 project
Current developments in the X80 project

Västtrafik has already ordered 80 Class X80 units. They are still waiting for their start of passenger operation, and it will not be long before the project of new 200 km/h EMUs will “celebrate” the decade.

New fully automated trains for København S-Bane
New fully automated trains for København S-Bane

On 5 February 2026, DSB has signed a framework contract with the consortium of Siemens Mobility and Stadler for the delivery of 226 fully automated four-car S-Tog trainsets with an option for up to 100 more.

Smart sensors to make finding a seat easier at the LNER's Azuma fleet
Smart sensors to make finding a seat easier at the LNER's Azuma fleet

Customers travelling with LNER will find it easier than ever to locate an available seat or wheelchair space, thanks to new smart sensors being introduced across the Azuma fleet.

 

Serenza - the new trains for LNER
Serenza - the new trains for LNER

The 10 new Class 897 trains will be the first new fleet introduced as part of GBR, and will join the LNER's existing Azuma trains in the coming years.

First BEMUs in regular service in Sachsen
First BEMUs in regular service in Sachsen

On 2 February 2026, the three-car Coradia Continental BEMUs of Class 1440.4 were used for the first time on the RE 6 Chemnitz - Leipzig line.

First Mireo for ÖBB - as a railjet!
First Mireo for ÖBB - as a railjet!

In 2024, ÖBB ordered 70 + 30 Mireo EMUs for suburban and regional transport from Siemens Mobility.

SNCB opened new maintenance hall in Ostend
SNCB opened new maintenance hall in Ostend

On 16 January 2026, SNCB has officially inaugurated a new maintenance hall at its traction workshop in Ostend.

London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership
London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership

Half of all rail journeys that Great British Railways will ultimately be responsible for will be on services run by publicly owned operators from 1 February 2026, as London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services join the fast-growing family of operators owned by the public.

26 additional Coradia Max trains for Baden-Württemberg
26 additional Coradia Max trains for Baden-Württemberg

On 15 January 2026, Alstom has signed a contract for the delivery of 26 additional Coradia Max double-deck EMUs to the Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW).

DB and Alstom test remote driving for commuter trains in a depot environment
DB and Alstom test remote driving for commuter trains in a depot environment

On 29 January 2026, Alstom has demonstrated in München, in a project of DB, how the future of remote shunting operation can work.

Norway’s 100th train with retrofitted ETCS
Norway’s 100th train with retrofitted ETCS

On 28 January 2026, Alstom has reached a significant milestone in Norway with the upgrade of the 100th train with on-board ETCS.

Alstom's new welder and fitter training centre in Mátranovák
Alstom's new welder and fitter training centre in Mátranovák

On 23 January 2026, Alstom has opened its new welding and fitter training centre in Mátranovák, marking a significant investment in the training of people at the Hungarian Alstom site.

Thurbo GTWs will be used in Hungary
Thurbo GTWs will be used in Hungary

Thurbo's current GTW EMUs have been in service for approximately 25 years. Thurbo will replace them between 2026 and 2034 with 107 new FLIRT Evo trains.

Siemens and NEWAG deepen partnership to jointly assess next steps for Polish high-speed rolling stock
Siemens and NEWAG deepen partnership to jointly assess next steps for Polish high-speed rolling stock

On 26 January 2026, Siemens Mobility and NEWAG have signed a MoU to further strengthen their strategic cooperation in developing modern railway technologies in Poland.

WESTbahn prepares SMILE EMUs for operation
WESTbahn prepares SMILE EMUs for operation

Following the units from CRRC, WESTbahn will put another type of new train into service.