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Zweckverband Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (ZVMS) and Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL) started the tender procedure for PSO services on the RE6 Chemnitz - Leipzig line.

On 28 August 2022, Jihomoravský kraj presented to the public the first of a total of 37 new EMUs purchased from Škoda.

Work continues on the Type 16Ev Panters for Pasažieru vilciens in Riga.

NS is running a tender for a new generation of double-deck EMUs and has selected CAF as a preferred bidder for an initial order of 60 trainsets.

On 20 May 2022, a new locomotive facility was inaugurated in Gramatneusiedl, known as LOCMASTA, an acronym derived from the words LOComotive MAintenance STAtion.

On 24 August 2022, the world's first network with hydrogen trains in passenger service has started in Bremervörde. 

On 23 August 2022, Stadler and HAVAG concluded a contract for 56 TINA trams.

In May this year, SNCB said goodbye to its special SR3 car. 

The construction of HS2’s longest tunnels stretching for 16 km under the Chilterns has begun a new phase with the start of work on 38 cross passages linking the northbound and southbound tunnels.

The company behind Britain’s new high speed rail network is trialling technology developed for Formula 1 motorsport to dramatically cut fuel consumption, carbon emissions and improve air quality at one of its London construction sites.

On 19 August 2022, Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE) has ordered 14 Vectron MS locomotives.

In early August 2022, ELP's EURO9000 locomotive (90 80 2019 301-1) arrived in Schaarbeek.

On 18 August 2022, Alstom has received an additional order for 15 Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from SNCF Voyageurs.

On 24 June 2022, a Coradia Stream HC destined for CFL arrived at VUZ Velim test centre.

On 28 May 2022, Siemens Mobility and its consortium partners Orascom Construction and The Arab Contractors have signed a contract with the Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels to create the country’s high-speed rail system.