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Coradia Polyvalent HEMU prototype at Velim
Coradia Polyvalent HEMU prototype at Velim

The latest addition to the tests at the VUZ Velim centre is the Coradia HEMU prototype.

The first Czech TRAXXes with Atlas
The first Czech TRAXXes with Atlas

As part of the ongoing contract with ČD Cargo for 60 Clas 388 TRAXXes, locomotives 388.027 and 028 have already been built, which are the first ones for a Czech customer equipped with an Atlas ETCS OBU

ČD Cargo's TRAXX 388.020 in a special look
ČD Cargo's TRAXX 388.020 in a special look

The National Railway Day in Nymburk on Saturday, 20 September 2025, also witnessed another presentation of a special decal, specifically the ČD Cargo locomotive 388.020.

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A VUZ Vectron in a new look
A VUZ Vectron in a new look

On Saturday, 20 September 2025, the new visual appearance of Vectron 193 902 of ČD/VUZ was presented at the National Railway Day of České dráhy in Nymburk.

Vossloh’s SoniQ Rail Explorer can now be used on the DB network
Vossloh’s SoniQ Rail Explorer can now be used on the DB network

DB InfraGO has approved the use of Vossloh‘s mobile ultrasonic testing trolley, the SoniQ Rail Explorer.

RegioJet entered Polish domestic transport
RegioJet entered Polish domestic transport

On 18 September 2025, after several years of preparation, a RegioJet train connected Kraków and Warszawa for the first time.

Ireland’s first train installed with Alstom's ETCS OBU
Ireland’s first train installed with Alstom's ETCS OBU

In early September 2025, Alstom has successfully completed the installation and assessment body certification of the ETCS Level 1 on the Head of Series (HoS) for the IÉ Class 22000, marking a significant milestone in Ireland’s rail modernisation. 

HEMSCHEIDT Rail sharpens its profile as a solutions provider for rail systems
HEMSCHEIDT Rail sharpens its profile as a solutions provider for rail systems

HEMSCHEIDT Rail - this is the new company name under which HEMSCHEIDT Engineering will be presenting itself from now on.

HÜBNER Group: System and component supplier for the Polish rail sector
HÜBNER Group: System and component supplier for the Polish rail sector
The HÜBNER Group has established itself as the ideal partner for rolling stock manufacturers and operators in Poland, offering a broad and compatible product portfolio along with reliable after-sales and service support. Engineering excellence and precisely tailored system solutions meets the specific requirements of the Polish rail industry. Combining extensive international experience with local proximity and exceptional customer orientation, HÜBNER continous to lead the global market for gangway systems.
Škoda and RegioJet introduce BEDMUs for northeast Bohemia
Škoda and RegioJet introduce BEDMUs for northeast Bohemia

On 16 September 2025, at a joint press conference, Škoda Group and RegioJet presented the concept of new BEDMUs that RJ will use on the R14A, R14B, R21, R22 and R24 lines.

Testing of Azuma ETCS OBU successfully completed
Testing of Azuma ETCS OBU successfully completed

Testing at speed of ETCS OBU has been successfully completed for the train which provides the largest inter-city fleet on the ECML.

Alstom Widnes works welcomed first-ever passenger service
Alstom Widnes works welcomed first-ever passenger service

On Saturday 6 September 2025, a UK Railtours charter - The Industria Ditat - visited the 13,000 m² Alstom Transport Technology Centre as it traversed rare track across the British network on its journey between Hertfordshire and North Wales.

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela started passenger service
Amtrak’s NextGen Acela started passenger service

On 28 August 2025, nine years after signing of the contract, debuted Amtrak's high-speed NextGen Acela on the Northeast Corridor.

First Stadler tram for Den Haag
First Stadler tram for Den Haag

On 12 September 2025, Stadler and public transport company HTM officially unveiled the first TINA tram for the Netherlands in Den Haag.

ZSSK will have a total of eight Class 561 EMUs
ZSSK will have a total of eight Class 561 EMUs

On 11 September 2025, ZSSK signed a contract with Stadler for two more KISSes.

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