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New TRAMLINKs begin passenger service in Potsdam
New TRAMLINKs begin passenger service in Potsdam

After successful testing and technical approval, ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam introduced on 18 December 2025 Stadler’s new TRAMLINKs into regular service.

Class 555 fleet reaches the halfway stage
Class 555 fleet reaches the halfway stage

One year on from the first new Tyne and Wear Metro Class 555 train entering service, the target of having half of the fleet operating before the end of the year has now been achieved.

First GWR's recommissioned Class 175 DMU entered passenger service
First GWR's recommissioned Class 175 DMU entered passenger service

The first of Great Western Railway’s (GWR) recommissioned Class 175 DMUs has entered into passenger service ahead of their phased rollout next year.

 

ČD Cargo 2025
High-speed rail in Vietnam
High-speed rail in Vietnam

On 17 December 2025, VinSpeed High-Speed Railway Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (a member of Vingroup) and Siemens Mobility have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Framework Agreement, launching a broad cooperation for high-speed rail in Vietnam.

More Regiolises for SNCF
More Regiolises for SNCF

In early December 2025, CAF has secured a new contract in France worth approximately 250 million EUR for SNCF Voyageurs, which ordered 22 Régiolis EMUs for operation in "Région Sud" (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur).

More FLIRTs for Koleje Mazowieckie
More FLIRTs for Koleje Mazowieckie

On 17 December 2025,Koleje Mazowieckie (Masovian Railways) and Stadler Polska have signed a contract for the delivery of 11 additional FLIRT EMUs completing the operator’s largest-ever investment programme.

RAILPOOL expands its fleet with 12 additional Vectron and 7 TRAXX locomotives
RAILPOOL expands its fleet with 12 additional Vectron and 7 TRAXX locomotives

On 16 December 2025, RAILPOOL announced that it has acquired 12 Vectron Type A39 D-A-CH-I-NL-B locomotives from DB Cargo.

Mireo BEMUs for Netz Nördliches Westfalen
Mireo BEMUs for Netz Nördliches Westfalen

The Zweckverband Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) will use 61 Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains from Siemens Mobility on the routes of the Northern Westphalia Network (NNW) starting in December 2029.

Siemens, Equans and Infrabel complete Belgium's ETCS Level 2
Siemens, Equans and Infrabel complete Belgium's ETCS Level 2

The consortium Siemens Mobility and Equans, in collaboration with the Belgian railway infrastructure manager Infrabel, announced the timely completion and commissioning of a groundbreaking project to modernize Belgium’s national rail network.

Modalink: a new joint venture between Lineas and FS Logistix
Modalink: a new joint venture between Lineas and FS Logistix

On 5 December 2025, Lineas and FS Logistix have officially inaugurated Modalink at the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal.

RegioPanter BEMUs to Latvia
RegioPanter BEMUs to Latvia

On 11 December 2025, Autotransporta direkcija and Škoda Group signed a contract for the supply of nine BEMUs, with an option for seven more.

Hydrogen transported for the first time on Britain’s rail network
Hydrogen transported for the first time on Britain’s rail network

On 3 December 2025, Network Rail, working with rail and energy partners Freightliner and GeoPura, has transported hydrogen for the first time on Britain’s rail network, marking a major step forward for both the rail and energy sectors.

British government reveals GBR branding
British government reveals GBR branding

The Department for Transport revealed its offered branding for Great British Railways (GBR) when landmark legislation to reform the railway is debated in Parliament.

More "Bratwurst" EMUs for RIGI BAHNEN
More "Bratwurst" EMUs for RIGI BAHNEN

On 10 December 2025, Stadler and RIGI BAHNEN have signed a contract for the delivery of four additional Class Bhe 4/6 rack-and-pinion trains.

Siemens and RAILPOOL to build locomotive service hub in Verona
Siemens and RAILPOOL to build locomotive service hub in Verona

ON 10 December 2025, Siemens Mobility and RAILPOOL have signed a preliminary agreement to purchase a 15,000 m2 plot from Consorzio ZAI.

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