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InnoTrans 2022 (39)
InnoTrans 2022 (39)

H. Cegielski - Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych presented in Berlin a second-class passenger coach of Type 177A-10 for PKP Intercity.

New Class E8 Shinkansen For Yamagata Line
New Class E8 Shinkansen For Yamagata Line

On 24 February 2023 the new Class E8 Mini Shinkansen was unveiled in Sendai.

Dual-Voltage Dragon 2 Received ERA Certification
Dual-Voltage Dragon 2 Received ERA Certification

On 28 February 2023, ERA granted approval for Type E6MST Dragon 2, i. e. Polish Class ET43 locomotive.

ČD Cargo 2025
RegioPanter Production Starts At Škoda Pars
RegioPanter Production Starts At Škoda Pars

On 1 March 2023 Škoda Group announced that  production of new trains will return to the Šumperk works.

InnoTrans 2022 (38)
InnoTrans 2022 (38)

At InnoTrans 2022, Siemens Mobility was the only exhibitor presenting a train for the metro - specifically it has shown two cars of the new Wiener Linien's X-Wagen type.

First Class 555 EMU In Gosforth
First Class 555 EMU In Gosforth

The Tyne and Wear Metro’s first new train arrived in North East England on 28 February 2023, after Stadler successfully delivered 555 003 from its factory in St. Margrethen.

Coradia Smart On Test At VUZ
Coradia Smart On Test At VUZ

On 23 December 2022, Alstom-built ETR 104 140 four-car EMU, appeared in Velim.

Class 555 On Test At Velim
Class 555 On Test At Velim

On 3 October 2022, a five-car Claas 555 EMU for Nexus arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

SJ Class X2000 Modernisation progress
SJ Class X2000 Modernisation progress

After many years of various problems, delays and postponements, the modernisation of the Class X2 tilting EMUs, which started nine years ago, is now entering its final phase.

"Makuuvaunut" And Other VR News (2)
"Makuuvaunut" And Other VR News (2)

Double-Deckers For VR’s IC Daytime Services.

"Makuuvaunut" And Other VR News (1)
"Makuuvaunut" And Other VR News (1)

On 18 January 2023, VR-Yhtymä (VR Group) ordered nine double-decker sleeper cars ("kaksikerroksiset makuuvaunut", where the first word means "double-deck" in plural form, and the second  "sleeping cars") and eight double-deck car-carriers ("autovaunut") from Škoda Group.

RAILPOOL Orders More TRAXXes
RAILPOOL Orders More TRAXXes

On 21 February 2023 RAILPOOL and Alstom signed a framework contract comprising 27 TRAXX3 AC and DC locomotives and an option for 15 more.

TMH Has Completed The Contract With Baku Metro
TMH Has Completed The Contract With Baku Metro

In February 2023 Metrovagonmash has completed the contract for the delivery of Model 81-765.B/766.B metro cars for Baku.

Mostaganem Tramway Entered Commercial Service
Mostaganem Tramway Entered Commercial Service

18 February 2023 saw the commercial launch of the two tramway lines in Mostaganem, Algeria.

Norske Tog Ordered FLIRTNEX
Norske Tog Ordered FLIRTNEX

On 17 February 2023 Norske tog announced that Stadler has been awarded the contract for 17 long-distance FLIRTs of the future Class 79.

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