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SBB Orders More KISS EMUs
SBB Orders More KISS EMUs

On 21 April 2021, Stadler announced that SBB will order a further 60 KISS trains for approx. 1.3 billion CHF.

Flytoget Class 78 Nearing Start Of Service
Flytoget Class 78 Nearing Start Of Service

In March 2015 Flytoget awarded CAF a contract for eight 245 km/h trains for its express services linking Gardermoen airport, Oslo Sentrum and Drammen. 

Another Lastochka Version
Another Lastochka Version

In early April, unit ES1P-024 was completed at the UL works.

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OVK Container Wagons For RB Group
OVK Container Wagons For RB Group

In early April 2021, OVK (UWC) announced that it will supply 3,600 Model 13-6903 container wagons to RB Group.

A Milestone In The ČD's Viaggio Comfort Production
A Milestone In The ČD's Viaggio Comfort Production

At present, various tests are underway with the first cars from the batch of 50 Viaggio Comfort carriages for ČD. 

New Krösatågen EMUs and EDMUs For Sweden
New Krösatågen EMUs and EDMUs For Sweden

The regions of Kalmar, Jönköping, Blekinge and Kronoberg have decided to jointly acquire new trains to replace the existing fleet, which is nearing the end of its life.

TMH’s Second Anniversary In South Africa
TMH’s Second Anniversary In South Africa

In April 2021, TMH celebrated its 2nd anniversary in South Africa - the company’s facility in Boksburg was officially inaugurated on 2 April 2019.

Type X Unit Carried Its First „Passengers“
Type X Unit Carried Its First „Passengers“

For over 250 days, tests of a prototype metro train formed by so-called X-Wagens have been underway in Wien.

ČD's New Double-Deck Rake On Test At Velim
ČD's New Double-Deck Rake On Test At Velim

Tests of cars from the ČD contract for five three-car double-deck rakes intended for operation in Moravskoslezský kraj are proceeding to the next phase.

Primol-Rail With The Renewed Safety Certificate
Primol-Rail With The Renewed Safety Certificate

On 13 April 2021, Primol-Rail has renewed its safety certificate for rail transport, valid until February 2026.

New Rail Shuttle To The Göteborg Port
New Rail Shuttle To The Göteborg Port

On 9 April 2021, the new rail shuttle from Piteå started service with a round trip to the Göteborgs Hamn (Port of Gothenburg).

Green Cargo And Containerships Expand Partnership
Green Cargo And Containerships Expand Partnership

On 12 April 2021, Containerships started its own rail shuttle service between the Port of Helsingborg and Mälardalen, with Green Cargo operating the trains.

Czech Railways Orders 180 Viaggio Comfort Cars
Czech Railways Orders 180 Viaggio Comfort Cars

On 12 April 2021, České dráhy signed a contract with the Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation consortium for 20 Viaggio Comfort nine-car non-traction units including a driving trailer.

New EMUs For Renfe Cercanías
New EMUs For Renfe Cercanías

On 8 March 2021, following ratification at a meeting of Renfe's administrative council, the operator announced that it will order 211 high-capacity EMUs for Cercanías, the commuter rail systems of Spain's major metropolitan areas.

First Order Of Hydrogen Trains In France
First Order Of Hydrogen Trains In France

On 8 April 2021, acting on behalf of the four regions, SNCF Voyageurs has placed an order worth almost 190 million EUR with Alstom for the 12 Coradia Polyvalent/Régiolis dual mode electric-hydrogen (EHMU) trains plus two optional ones.

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