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TRAKO 2023 (2)
TRAKO 2023 (2)

From 18 to 21 September, the 15th TRAKO trade fair took place in Gdańsk.

TRAKO 2023 (1)
TRAKO 2023 (1)

From 18 to 21 September, the 15th TRAKO trade fair took place in Gdańsk. Despite the covid upheaval, the event maintained its two-year periodicity, as the previous year's event was timed to fit into the epidemiologically convenient period.

1,500th Class 3ES5K Yermak
1,500th Class 3ES5K Yermak

On 1 November 2023, NEVZ delivered to RZD an anniversary AC mainline electric freight locomotive 3ES5K No. 1500.

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Serbian FLIRT at VUZ
Serbian FLIRT at VUZ

On 30 October 2023, one FLIRT EMU from the order for Srbija Voz arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Alstom will continue to maintain CrossCountry’s Voyager and Super Voyager fleet until 2031
Alstom will continue to maintain CrossCountry’s Voyager and Super Voyager fleet until 2031

On 1 November 2023, Alstom has signed an eight-year extension to its Train Services Agreement (TSA) with CrossCountry in the UK.

Desiro HC EMUs for Franken-Thüringen-Express
Desiro HC EMUs for Franken-Thüringen-Express

The movement to modernize regional transport continues to gain momentum: when the timetable changes in December 2023 will start, 18 new Desiro HC (partially) double-deck EMUs from Siemens Mobility will inaugurate service for the Franconia-Thuringia Express.

Ivolga 4.0 tests continue
Ivolga 4.0 tests continue

On 30 October 2023 TMH announced that the Class EGE2Tv Ivolga 4.0 prototype has successfully completed part of the tests at the Belorechenskaya test line.

Testing of the new Class ES104 Lastochka has entered its final phase
Testing of the new Class ES104 Lastochka has entered its final phase

On 27 October 2023 UL completed acceptance and certification testing of the new Class ES104 EMUs.

Class 555 Metro trains undergo special crush load testing programme
Class 555 Metro trains undergo special crush load testing programme

A series of special tests have been taking place to ensure that the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains perform correctly at their full customer capacity.

RAILPOOL is investing to participate in the growing French market
RAILPOOL is investing to participate in the growing French market

On 25 October 2023 RAILPOOL has opened its office in Paris.

Second contract for EURO9000 locomotives - Alpha Trains orders 12 of them
Second contract for EURO9000 locomotives - Alpha Trains orders 12 of them

Alpha Trains and Stadler have announced a contract for the purchase of 12 EURO9000 locomotives with scheduled delivery in 2025 and 2026.

CAT ordered KISSes
CAT ordered KISSes

On 11 October 2023 CAT (City Airport Train) of Wien has ordered three five-car KISS EMUs from Stadler.

First ICE3 neo with new interior design inaugurated regular service
First ICE3 neo with new interior design inaugurated regular service

On 23 October 2023 at Frankfurt am Main Hbf the ICE 408 017 with new interior design celebrated its premiere.

Large Modula order from RAILPOOL
Large Modula order from RAILPOOL

On 20 October 2023 Vossloh Rolling Stock and RAILPOOL have signed several contracts for the delivery of 45 Modula locomotives in two versions with the option to purchase a further 142.

Alpha Trains and Alstom signed a service agreement for Italy
Alpha Trains and Alstom signed a service agreement for Italy

On 23 October 2023, Alpha Trains has formalised a Framework Maintenance Service Agreement with Alstom in Italy.