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Coradia Max EMUs for PKP IC
Coradia Max EMUs for PKP IC

On 3 September 2025, PKP Intercity announced that it had concluded a tender for the supply of 42 new double-deck EMUs with a maximum speed of 200 km/h, with an option for another 30 units.

Adessia Stream B trains for New Zealand
Adessia Stream B trains for New Zealand

On 8 September 2025, Alstom has been awarded a 538 million EUR (1,065 million NZD$) contract by the Greater Wellington Regional Council for the design, manufacture and supply of 18 five-car Adessia Stream B battery-electric trains and 35-years of FlexCare Perform fleet maintenance.

NJ TRANSIT ordered additional 200 Multilevel III cars and 12 Class ALP45DP locomotives
NJ TRANSIT ordered additional 200 Multilevel III cars and 12 Class ALP45DP locomotives

On 9 September 2025, Alstom announced that NJ TRANSIT has exercised options to purchase an additional 200 Multilevel III commuter cars and 12 Class ALP45DP dual-powered locomotives.

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Alstom celebrates historic milestone for iconic Scottish rail depot
Alstom celebrates historic milestone for iconic Scottish rail depot

 Alstom will be opening its Glasgow Traincare Centre to the public on Sunday 12 October to celebrate the historic depot’s 150th anniversary. 

Mock-up of the XXL S-Bahn München EMU
Mock-up of the XXL S-Bahn München EMU

During IAA Mobility, visitors can step inside the S-Bahn of the future for free at Königsplatz in München: the Free State of Bavaria, Deutsche Bahn, and Siemens are presenting a walk-in 1 : 1 model of the new train generation for the first time.

RSL acquires Transmontanas
RSL acquires Transmontanas

On 28 July 2025, Softronic announced that it had concluded an order with Rolling Stock Lease for two Transmontana locomotives.

ELP takes delivery of its 100th EURODUAL
ELP takes delivery of its 100th EURODUAL

At the beginning of September, European Loc Pool took delivery of its 100th EURODUAL locomotive from the manufacturer.

Two Class 408 ICEs on test in Belgium
Two Class 408 ICEs on test in Belgium

In early August, Belgorail has done pantograph tests with two Class 408 Velaros between Leuven and Brussels.

New TRAXXes for SNCB in Belgium
New TRAXXes for SNCB in Belgium

In the spring, the first four Class 17 locomotives gradually arrived in Belgium.

Class EP2K locomotive in T car design
Class EP2K locomotive in T car design

On 1 September 2025, Kolomensky zavod (KZ) completed electric locomotive EP2K-510 with a new paint scheme, designed for trains with the latest gabarit T cars.

Liebherr supplies propane-based HVAC for ÖBB FLIRT AKKUs
Liebherr supplies propane-based HVAC for ÖBB FLIRT AKKUs

Liebherr-Transportation Systems will supply heating-, ventilation- and air-conditioning systems that use propane (R290) as natural refrigerant for 16 FLIRT AKKU trains

ČD Pendolino started to run 200 km/h in regular passenger service
ČD Pendolino started to run 200 km/h in regular passenger service

On 31 August 2025, Czech railways broke the previous speed limit of 160 km/h in regular passenger transport.

New design for ČD's fast Vectrons
New design for ČD's fast Vectrons

In August, locomotives 384.001, 002 and 004 were brought to the Czech Republic, representing the ČD order for 50 Vectrons with a top speed of 230 km/h.

In record time to the Ahr valley: Mireo Smart for new Trans Regio RB 32 Line
In record time to the Ahr valley: Mireo Smart for new Trans Regio RB 32 Line

The vehicle provision contract was signed on 19 August 2025. The start of operations for the new RB 32 line is planned for 14 December, with the first vehicle delivery already scheduled for 1 October 2025.

A selection of current news on the VUZ circuit
A selection of current news on the VUZ circuit

Among the plethora of new vehicles at VUZ Velim test centre, the Talgo VI has now appeared, representing the trio of units that are/will be provided to Leo Express by Renfe. 

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