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Škoda Will Modernise Further Göteborg's Trams
Škoda Will Modernise Further Göteborg's Trams

On 12 May 2022, Škoda Group was awarded a contract by Västtrafik of Göteborg for the overhaul and repair of 80 Type M31 trams. 

iLint Has Arrived In The Czech Republic
iLint Has Arrived In The Czech Republic

On 11 May 2022, Coradia iLint 654 101 was transported from Germany to the Czech Republic via Děčín.

TX Logistik Tests 838-meter Train In Sweden
TX Logistik Tests 838-meter Train In Sweden

TX Logistik AB, a Swedish subsidiary of Germany's TX Logistik AG, has run a train with a length of 838 m in Sweden.

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India’s First Train For Delhi - Meerut RRTS Project
India’s First Train For Delhi - Meerut RRTS Project

On 7 May 2022, Alstom has delivered India’s first semi high-speed regional train for National Capital Region Transport Corporation’s Delhi - Ghaziabad - Meerut RRTS line.

Silicon Carbide Power Components For Mireo Plus B Units
Silicon Carbide Power Components For Mireo Plus B Units

On 10 May 2022 it was announced that Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric Europe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in the field of SiC power module technology.

First Škoda Metro Train For Warszawa
First Škoda Metro Train For Warszawa

In April, Škoda Transportation began transporting the first metro units from the current contract for 37 six-car trains to Warszawa.

New Chinese Double-Deck EMU On Test In The Czech Republic
New Chinese Double-Deck EMU On Test In The Czech Republic

On 4 May 2022, a CRRC-built double-deck EMU for WESTbahn arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Vectrons For MÁV-START
Vectrons For MÁV-START

On 26 March 2022, MÁV-START announced that the tender for 115 new electric locomotives had been successfully completed. 

3ES8-001 Completed Preliminary Tests
3ES8-001 Completed Preliminary Tests

On 4 May 2022, UL announced that preliminary tests of the prototype 3ES8 locomotive were completed at the Shcherbinka test centre.

EURODUALs For GBRf
EURODUALs For GBRf

On 29 April 2022, Stadler announced that it has signed an agreement with Beacon Rail and GB Railfreight for the supply of 30 Class 99 locomotives including spare parts. 

New Diagnostics Railcar For HŽ Infrastruktura
New Diagnostics Railcar For HŽ Infrastruktura

The Croatian state-owned railway infrastructure manager HŽ Infrastruktura has selected Končar Electric Vehicles to deliver a new monitoring diesel railcar for the diagnostics of tracks in Croatia

Port Of Göteborg First Quarter Summary - Freight Volumes Increasing
Port Of Göteborg First Quarter Summary - Freight Volumes Increasing

The global logistics system still pressured and continues to be affected by disruptions.

Traction Generators For The Class 2TE35A
Traction Generators For The Class 2TE35A

On 28 April 2022, the acceptance committee reviewed the results of development work on the Type GST-3505-1800 traction generator designed for the new Class 2TE35A diesel locomotive.

 

Renfe’s Revised AVE Logo
Renfe’s Revised AVE Logo

In January 2022, Renfe invited the general public to submit ideas for a revamped 'Alta Velocidad Española' logo, to replace the one which has been in use since April 1992 when the Madrid to Sevilla high speed line was inaugurated.

GAFs For DB Bahnbau Gruppe
GAFs For DB Bahnbau Gruppe

On 1 December 2021, WINDHOFF has agreed a framework contract with DB Bahnbau Gruppe for the procurement of up to 10 track work vehicles.

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