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The new ICE generation in preparation
The new ICE generation in preparation

On 15 November 2022, Deutsche Bahn announced that it had commissioned Alstom Transport Deutschland and Siemens Mobility to independently develop concepts for Germany's new high speed trains 3.0.

End of operation of the NS's Class 1700
End of operation of the NS's Class 1700

On 19 November 2023, an official farewell run was held with the Class 1700 locomotive

Leo Express plans train services to Belgium
Leo Express plans train services to Belgium

Renfe, which owns a 50% stake in Leo Express, has announced that the latter plans to introduce services between Belgium and Slovakia via Germany and the Czech Republic.

LTG Cargo and UZ tested the semi-trailer transport from Kaunas to Kyiv
LTG Cargo and UZ tested the semi-trailer transport from Kaunas to Kyiv

LTG Cargo and Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ), in cooperation with NSExpress, tested a new cargo transportation route Kaunas - Kyiv.

Aerodynamic measurements of the new ÖBB nightjets
Aerodynamic measurements of the new ÖBB nightjets

PJM was commissioned with the overall approval of nightjets in cooperation with ÖBB.

Dragons for Akiem
Dragons for Akiem

On 16 November 2023 Akiem signed a contract with Newag for delivery of 30 Dragon 2 electric locomotives, with an option for 50 more.

DualShunter tested outside the factory for the first time
DualShunter tested outside the factory for the first time

A prototype of a dual-mode locomotive developed by CZ LOKO has completed its first test runs outside the manufacturer's premises (and the adjacent test tracks).

Siemens Mobility acquires HMH
Siemens Mobility acquires HMH

On 15 November 2023 Siemens Mobility announced that it has completed the acquisition of HMH, a Slovakian-based technology company, that offers the MIREL national ATP for Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.

Tests of the PESA-built hydrogen locomotive at CIECH Cargo
Tests of the PESA-built hydrogen locomotive at CIECH Cargo

On 9 November 2023, tests of the first hydrogen shunting locomotive in Poland were carried out on the siding in Inowrocław, belonging to the CIECH Group.

Standard-gauge tank wagons for various Ukrainian companies
Standard-gauge tank wagons for various Ukrainian companies

The Bulgarian wagon company Kolowag currently supplies tank wagons for the Ukrainian company Ukrpaletsystem (UPG), and Tatravagónka won the competition for the supply of tank wagons for the state-owned UZ (Ukrzaliznytsia).

Acceptance of the Class ES104 Lastochka completed
Acceptance of the Class ES104 Lastochka completed

On 8 November 2023 UL held a meeting of the interdepartmental commission  for the acceptance of the new Class ES104.

110th Lajkonik hit Kraków's tracks
110th Lajkonik hit Kraków's tracks

Kraków's residents already have 110 Lajkonik trams at their disposal. The last 110th Lajkonik, HY722, rolled out onto the line on 9 November from the Nowa Huta depot. 

CPK to buy more than 100 trains
CPK to buy more than 100 trains

On 11 November 2023, the CPK rolling stock resolution has been adopted by the government.

Sidings for new Metro trains completed at the new Gosforth Depot
Sidings for new Metro trains completed at the new Gosforth Depot

On 10 November 2023, the final stabling areas for all 46 new Metro trains is in the final stages of completion with all tracks successfully installed as part of the 70 million GBP rebuild of Gosforth Depot.

Forty-foot wagons from Tatravagónka for Ermewa
Forty-foot wagons from Tatravagónka for Ermewa

Last year and this year, Tatravagónka executed an order for 200 four-axle 40' Class Sgmmnss intermodal wagons.