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The first Class 384 Vectrons in Praha
The first Class 384 Vectrons in Praha

As we mentioned at the beginning of July, the production of the Class 384 locomotives for ČD is underway at the München-Allach works.

Coradia Stream EMUs deliveries to ARF
Coradia Stream EMUs deliveries to ARF

On 11 August 2025, the ARF project team took over the RE-IR 101 004 unit.

The first TRAXX for ARF has arrived in Romania
The first TRAXX for ARF has arrived in Romania

On 7 August 2025, Alstom and ARF publicly revealed the design of the TRAXX Universal electric locomotive produced for the Romanian railwas.

ČD Cargo 2025
Talgo for Leo Express on its way to the Czech Republic
Talgo for Leo Express on its way to the Czech Republic

A Talgo train is currently heading to the Czech Republic, where it will undergo tests at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Red Dot Award 2025 for the design of Avelia Stream Nordic X80
Red Dot Award 2025 for the design of Avelia Stream Nordic X80

Alstom has been awarded the Red Dot Award 2025 for the design of its new high-speed platform Avelia Stream Nordic X80.

Mitsubishi Electric started deliveries for DDNG EMUs
Mitsubishi Electric started deliveries for DDNG EMUs

In July 2025, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has begun supplying CAF with traction equipment for 60 trains (300 cars in total) in the Double-Decker New Generation (DDNG) EMUs ordered by NS.

PJM and Ingenieurbüro Rörden established EMC Rail Services
PJM and Ingenieurbüro Rörden established EMC Rail Services

Two industry experts are joining forces: Ingenieurbüro Rörden and PJM have launched the subsidiary EMC Rail Services. The German company is a specialist in EMC testing in the rail sector, and the Austrian company PJ Messtechnik is an established testing laboratory for rail vehicles.

GKB operates electric trains for the first time
GKB operates electric trains for the first time

On Monday of 4 August 2025, a historic event took place for the whole of Western Styria and for the GKB, as it was the first time that an electric train operated at GKB in regular passenger service.

200 km/h in regular service for the first time on the Czech network
200 km/h in regular service for the first time on the Czech network

From Sunday 31 August 2025, the ČD Pendolino will be used on one pair of „Jižní expres" (Southern Express) services between Praha and České Budějovice.

AB Transitio orders more double-deck EMUs from Stadler
AB Transitio orders more double-deck EMUs from Stadler

On 4 August 2025 Stadler announced that AB Transitio has ordered 13 additional KISS EMUs.

TRAXX3 MS in Austria
TRAXX3 MS in Austria

Following the approval of TRAXX3 MS locomotives with software version VR01.5, another important and related development took place: the start of their regular operation in Austria.

SNCB confirmed CAF as preferred bidder for the supply of the new fleet
SNCB confirmed CAF as preferred bidder for the supply of the new fleet

On 23 July 2025 it was announced that further to the resolution of the Council of State, the SNCB Board of Directors confirmed CAF as the preferred bidder for the Type AM30 train development, manufacturing and supply.

ICE 3neo to run to Poland and France
ICE 3neo to run to Poland and France

On 10 July 2025, Deutsche Bahn announced that it plans to expand the operation of its Class 408 high-speed trains to new international destinations.

KVB orders 132 high-floor LRVs from Stadler
KVB orders 132 high-floor LRVs from Stadler

Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB) is set to significantly modernise its light rail fleet in the coming years and has awarded Stadler to build 132 high-floor light rail vehicles.

ForCity Smart trams for Mainz
ForCity Smart trams for Mainz

On 2 July 2025, Škoda Group signed a contract to supply up to 30 trams to the city of Mainz.

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