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Class 555 take the strain during traction power testing
Class 555 take the strain during traction power testing

The new Metro trains have proved that they can take strain on a series of traction power tests over the network’s curves and gradients.

CAF will supply LNER with tri-mode Civity UK trains
CAF will supply LNER with tri-mode Civity UK trains

On 9 November 2023 London North Eastern Railway has selected CAF as the preferred bidder for the project to supply 10 ten-car tri-mode trains.

Beacon Rail order for 10 Vectrons
Beacon Rail order for 10 Vectrons

On 9 November 2023 it was announced that Beacon Rail has ordered 10 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility.

Three-section car-carrier from Tatravagónka
Three-section car-carrier from Tatravagónka

VÚKV is currently carrying out approval tests of an untypical Tatravagónka-built car-carrier.

More RegioFoxes for ČD
More RegioFoxes for ČD

On 7 November 2023, ČD ordered another 30 RegioFox DMUs, worth over 3 billion CZK (over 120 million EUR).

TRAKO 2023 (3)
TRAKO 2023 (3)

From 18 to 21 September, the 15th TRAKO trade fair took place in Gdańsk.

GBRf tests innovative brake monitoring system
GBRf tests innovative brake monitoring system

On 24 October 2023 GB Railfreight announced a successful four-week test of an innovative new solution for monitoring wheel and brake issues.

More 3 kV DC Griffins for PKP IC (?)
More 3 kV DC Griffins for PKP IC (?)

At the beginning of August this year, PKP IC launched a tender for the purchase of 46 single-voltage locomotives with a maximum speed of 160 km/h and with the on-board ETCS Level 2 for use on national lines.

TRAKO 2023 (2)
TRAKO 2023 (2)

From 18 to 21 September, the 15th TRAKO trade fair took place in Gdańsk.

TRAKO 2023 (1)
TRAKO 2023 (1)

From 18 to 21 September, the 15th TRAKO trade fair took place in Gdańsk. Despite the covid upheaval, the event maintained its two-year periodicity, as the previous year's event was timed to fit into the epidemiologically convenient period.

1,500th Class 3ES5K Yermak
1,500th Class 3ES5K Yermak

On 1 November 2023, NEVZ delivered to RZD an anniversary AC mainline electric freight locomotive 3ES5K No. 1500.

Serbian FLIRT at VUZ
Serbian FLIRT at VUZ

On 30 October 2023, one FLIRT EMU from the order for Srbija Voz arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Alstom will continue to maintain CrossCountry’s Voyager and Super Voyager fleet until 2031
Alstom will continue to maintain CrossCountry’s Voyager and Super Voyager fleet until 2031

On 1 November 2023, Alstom has signed an eight-year extension to its Train Services Agreement (TSA) with CrossCountry in the UK.

Desiro HC EMUs for Franken-Thüringen-Express
Desiro HC EMUs for Franken-Thüringen-Express

The movement to modernize regional transport continues to gain momentum: when the timetable changes in December 2023 will start, 18 new Desiro HC (partially) double-deck EMUs from Siemens Mobility will inaugurate service for the Franconia-Thuringia Express.

Ivolga 4.0 tests continue
Ivolga 4.0 tests continue

On 30 October 2023 TMH announced that the Class EGE2Tv Ivolga 4.0 prototype has successfully completed part of the tests at the Belorechenskaya test line.