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Stadler Enters Asian Metro Market
Stadler Enters Asian Metro Market

Stadler has won its first metro tender in Taiwan.

TfW TRAMLINK To InnoTrans
TfW TRAMLINK To InnoTrans

After an enforced covid break, the InnoTrans fair will take place again after four years.

RAILPOOL Acquired Nordisk TogTeknikk
RAILPOOL Acquired Nordisk TogTeknikk

On 31 August 2022, the RAILPOOL Group took over Nordisk TogTeknikk AS.

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First New Tyne And Wear Metro Class 555s To Start Testing
First New Tyne And Wear Metro Class 555s To Start Testing

The first of Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains have been built by Stadler and are about to enter a crucial period of testing.

Tender For Chemnitz - Leipzig Line R6 Invited
Tender For Chemnitz - Leipzig Line R6 Invited

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

Moravia EMUs Shown To The Public
Moravia EMUs Shown To The Public

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

The Type 16Ev EMU Will Start Test Runs
The Type 16Ev EMU Will Start Test Runs

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

CAF Preferred Bidder In NS Tender For New Double-Deck EMUs
CAF Preferred Bidder In NS Tender For New Double-Deck EMUs

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.

LOCMASTA In Service
LOCMASTA In Service

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

First Coradia iLints In Regular Service
First Coradia iLints In Regular Service

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

TINA Trams For Halle (Saale)
TINA Trams For Halle (Saale)

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

End Of The Belgian Bar-Disco Coach
End Of The Belgian Bar-Disco Coach

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

HS2 Completes First Tunnel Cross Passages
HS2 Completes First Tunnel Cross Passages

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.

HS2 Uses F1 Technology To Accelerate Carbon Emissions Cut
HS2 Uses F1 Technology To Accelerate Carbon Emissions Cut

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.

More Vectrons For MRCE
More Vectrons For MRCE

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

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