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5th Mar 2021 15:40
In-depth , Passenger

Alstom Disputes Over The New EMUs For The RER B Line In Paris

In early this year, we witnessed extensive disputes over the contract for new trains to be ordered for the Line RER B in Paris.

4th Mar 2021 08:26
Freight

Skinest Rail Orders LPG Tank Wagons

On 24 February 2021, OVK (UWC) and the Estonian Skinest Rail group have signed a contract for the supply of 23 Model 15-6855 LPG tank wagons.

3rd Mar 2021 18:11
Infrastructure

HS2’s Plans For Chalk Grassland On The Edge Of The Chilterns

The plans represent the biggest single landscape and habitat creation project within HS2’s Green Corridor programme.

2nd Mar 2021 12:57
Freight

DB Cargo Polska Orders Vectrons Using Intermodal Transport Support Program

DB Cargo Polska has signed a contract with Siemens Mobility for purchasing four Vectron MS locomotives, as the operator announced on 1 March 2021.

2nd Mar 2021 07:02
Freight , In-depth

Gazoturbovoz At The End Of The Road

In June 2012, RZD awarded Sinara - Transportnye mashiny the contract to build the gas turbine locomotive, intended for use on non-electrified lines especially in Siberia and the Far North, hauling heavy freights.

1st Mar 2021 11:53
Freight , In-depth

New Locomotives From STM And UL For RZD

On 18 November 2020, Sinara - Transportnye mashiny (STM) and RZD signed an agreement on cooperation in the development, production, supply, testing and maintenance of the new Class 2ES6A electric locomotives and Class 2TE35A diesel locomotives.

26th Feb 2021 19:53
Passenger

New PESA DMUs For ČD

On 26 February 2021, ČD signed an eight-year framework contract with PESA Bydgoszcz for up to 160 new DMUs.

26th Feb 2021 10:10
Freight

Another Deliveries Of Wagons Subsidised Through Polish Intermodal Support Program

In recent weeks, deliveries of another batch of intermodal wagons for one Polish customer have been completed from Tatravagónka, and other deliveries have begun.

25th Feb 2021 18:12
Infrastructure

HS2 Construction Site For Launch Of Tunnel Boring Machine Prepared

Midlands-based construction firm, Collins Earthworks, has completed excavating the north portal site of Long Itchington Wood Tunnel, ready for the launch of the tunnel boring machine that will dig under the ancient woodland in Warwickshire.

updated 25th Feb 2021 15:05
Freight

First EffiShunter 1000 For Scandinavia

On 24 February 2021, CZ LOKO announced that in February it had signed a contract with Trainpoint Norway for the delivery of one EffiShunter 1000.

25th Feb 2021 10:43
Infrastructure

Progress In Preparation Of Czech High Speed Lines

On 22 December 2020, the Central Commission of the Czech Ministry of Transport approved the Feasibility Study of the new Praha - Dresden HSL, which was prepared by the CEDOP and Egis Rail consortium.

23rd Feb 2021 12:00
Passenger , Urban transport

Tokyo Metro Class 17000 In Regular Service

In August 2020 we informed about the new Class 17000 EMU destined for Tokyo Metro Tokyo Yūrakuchō and Fukutoshin lines.

updated 22nd Feb 2021 12:53
Passenger

First Slovenian KISS At Źmigród

One of the vehicles currently being tested on the OETD IK Żmigród circuit is the first of ten KISS double-deck EMUs for SŽ.

22nd Feb 2021 11:49
Freight

KONČAR To Maintain RAILPOOL's TRAXXes

On 22 February, RAILPOOL and KONČAR Električna vozila have signed a maintenance agreement effective 2 February 2021 for the maintenance of TRAXX locomotives.

22nd Feb 2021 10:32
Freight

Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo Enters Czech Network

In February 2021, Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo (WLC) expanded to the Czech network, this being the third country in which it operates under its own license, following Austria and Germany.