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Production of Stadler coaches for KTZ
Production of Stadler coaches for KTZ

On 14 December 2022, KTZ and Stadler signed three contracts of a total worth 2.3 billion EUR.

First Coradia for Norske tog arrived in Norway for testing
First Coradia for Norske tog arrived in Norway for testing

On 10 June 2025, Alstom and Norske tog have presented the first Coradia Stream for the Nordics regional train fleet that has arrived in Norway for testing.

Liebherr strengthens assembly capabilities in Europe
Liebherr strengthens assembly capabilities in Europe

Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS takes further steps to secure its long-term business development by strengthening its production network. The re-orientation and extension of its activities in the area of Plovdiv (Bulgaria) will focus on the assembly of products for the aerospace and transportation markets.

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Other new EMUs arrived in Velim
Other new EMUs arrived in Velim

In recent weeks, three different types of new EMUs have appeared at the VUZ Velim test circuit.

Stadler introduces the EURO DuFour type family
Stadler introduces the EURO DuFour type family

At the transport logistic, Stadler has unveiled a range of powerful four-axle electric locomotives for mainline service, which should complement the offer of traditional manufacturers in this segment in the future.

An RBD preview
An RBD preview

Over twenty rail exhibits will be on display at this year's Rail Business Days.

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CARGOUNIT ordered 22 more Vectrons
CARGOUNIT ordered 22 more Vectrons

On 3 June at the transport logistic 2025, the Polish pool CARGOUNIT ordered 22 more Vectrons from Siemens Mobility. 

Alstom and Akiem signed two contracts for spare parts supply and maintenance of ETCS OBUs for TRAXXes
Alstom and Akiem signed two contracts for spare parts supply and maintenance of ETCS OBUs for TRAXXes

On 5 June, at transport logistic 2025, Alstom and Akiem signed contracts for spare parts supply and maintenance of on-board ETCS for TRAXX locomotives.

Up to 50 Vectron DM locomotives for Akiem
Up to 50 Vectron DM locomotives for Akiem

On 4 June, at transport logistic 2025, Akiem has placed a firm order with Siemens Mobility for 10 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives, with an option for 40 more.

Operation of the Class Dm12 railcars at VR
Operation of the Class Dm12 railcars at VR

Less in the spotlight are VR‘s Class Dm12 diesel railcars that were delivered between 2004 and 2006 by the then ČKD Vagonka, the Czech Republic

VR prepares Pendolino Plus
VR prepares Pendolino Plus

In February this year, VR announced that they will start operating new services under the name Pendolino Plus on the routes from Helsinki to Turku and Oulu at the end of 2025, where they will partially replace the existing InterCity and Pendolino trains.

First Vectron MS handed over to RTC
First Vectron MS handed over to RTC

On 3 June 2025, Siemens Mobility handed over the first Vectron MS locomotive to Rail Traction Company (RTC) at the transport logistic.

Netherlands' largest freight rail yard fully automated
Netherlands' largest freight rail yard fully automated

Siemens Mobility has successfully completed the modernization of the Kijfhoek freight yard for ProRail, with the facility now operating at full capacity using a state-of-the-art automated system.

Schaeffler presents axlebox generator in a joint project at the transport logistic
Schaeffler presents axlebox generator in a joint project at the transport logistic

With a combination of an Schaeffler axlebox generator, battery system and automatic tarpaulin system, European companies are showing how rail freight transport can become more efficient and economical – a real step forward on the way to automated and digitalized freight transport. 

Alstom inaugurates first service depot in Shu, Kazakhstan
Alstom inaugurates first service depot in Shu, Kazakhstan

On 31 May 2025, Alstom announced the inauguration of its first service depot in Shu, Zhambyl region.