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First platforms for HS2 installed at Old Oak Common
First platforms for HS2 installed at Old Oak Common

On 29 May 2025, HS2 has revealed the first section of platform to be installed for Britain’s new high-speed railway.

Siemens Mobility at transport logistic 2025
Siemens Mobility at transport logistic 2025

Siemens Mobility is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of innovative products and services for rail transport at TL 2025 in München.

First complete D9 locomotive unveiled
First complete D9 locomotive unveiled

On 26 May 2025, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi, flagged off the first of the new D9 freight electric locomotives at Indian Railways’ factory in Dahod, Gujarat.

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Seibu acquires EMUs from other private railways
Seibu acquires EMUs from other private railways

The private railway Seibu adopted policy to acquire used trains from other railways instead buying new EMUs.

Northrail introduces its first TRAXX
Northrail introduces its first TRAXX

On 14 May 2025, Northrail presented in Valenciennes and Crespin the first of its TRAXX3 MS locomotives ordered.

First PESA-built Class 655-5 EMU delivered to Romania
First PESA-built Class 655-5 EMU delivered to Romania

During the Railway Conference in Oradea organized by Club Feroviar, PESA presented the first Regio160 unit produced for Romanian railways.

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First T coach authorised
First T coach authorised

On 20 May 2025, TVZ received a certificate of conformity with the TR TS 001/2011 for Model 61-4533 single-deck compartment car.

Vectrons for Egypt
Vectrons for Egypt

The production of the first type of Vectron for a non-European customer is proceeding relatively inconspicuously.

HS2 prepares for first M6 viaduct slide
HS2 prepares for first M6 viaduct slide

The construction of two parallel viaducts that will carry HS2 trains over the M6 near Birmingham Airport has taken a major step forward, with the first section of structural steelwork now complete. 

CPK and Korea National Railway to collaborate on high-speed rail
CPK and Korea National Railway to collaborate on high-speed rail

On 20 May 2025, Centralny Port Komunikacyjny and Korea National Railway have signed a cooperation agreement to advance the development of high-speed rail in Poland.

FLIRT AEX EMUs for Arlanda express
FLIRT AEX EMUs for Arlanda express

A-Train AB, the operator of the Arlanda express, signed on 30 April 2025 a contract with Stadler for delivery of seven FLIRTs with an option for an eighth train.

Smartron deliveries for Northrail complete
Smartron deliveries for Northrail complete

Deliveries of additional Smartrons for the Northrail pool were completed in May 2025.

Stichting Trans Europ Express secures the future of a unique luxury train
Stichting Trans Europ Express secures the future of a unique luxury train

The newly-established Dutch railway association Stichting Trans Europ Express has acquired the unique and iconic TEE train from the Netherlands Transport Museum.

InnoTrans 2024 report (27)
InnoTrans 2024 report (27)

While at InnoTrans 2022 Vossloh Rolling Stock (VRS) showed two locomotives - the DE 18 with diesel-electric transmission and the completely new Modula EBB design, in 2024 in Berlin there was one DE 18, but two Modulas - in addition to the already known EBB version there was a surprise Modula BFC (Battery + Fuel Cells).

A preview to Rail Business Days
A preview to Rail Business Days

Visitors to this year's Rail Business Days (10 to 12 June) can look forward to a showcase of modern technologies.