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Smart sensors to make finding a seat easier at the LNER's Azuma fleet
Smart sensors to make finding a seat easier at the LNER's Azuma fleet

Customers travelling with LNER will find it easier than ever to locate an available seat or wheelchair space, thanks to new smart sensors being introduced across the Azuma fleet.

 

Norway’s 100th train with retrofitted ETCS
Norway’s 100th train with retrofitted ETCS

On 28 January 2026, Alstom has reached a significant milestone in Norway with the upgrade of the 100th train with on-board ETCS.

Alstom's new welder and fitter training centre in Mátranovák
Alstom's new welder and fitter training centre in Mátranovák

On 23 January 2026, Alstom has opened its new welding and fitter training centre in Mátranovák, marking a significant investment in the training of people at the Hungarian Alstom site.

Alstom’s Crewe Works secures contract to overhaul Class 465 bogies
Alstom’s Crewe Works secures contract to overhaul Class 465 bogies

On 23 December 2025, Alstom has secured a 20 million GBP (22.9 million EUR) contract with Eversholt Rail for the overhaul of almost 400 bogies for Southeastern’s Class 465 Networker fleet in the UK.

Alstom starts driver's desk manufacturing in Morocco
Alstom starts driver's desk manufacturing in Morocco

On 9 December 2025, Alstom announced a strategic investment of 100 million dirhams to expand and diversify its industrial capabilities in Morocco.

ES64F4 locomotives approved for ETCS Baseline 3
ES64F4 locomotives approved for ETCS Baseline 3

in early November 2025, Siemens Mobility has received type authorization from the ERA for the upgrade of its Type ES64F4 Eurosprinter locomotives to the ETCS Baseline 3.4.

FreightControl Sentinel agreement between Knorr-Bremse and VTG Rail UK
FreightControl Sentinel agreement between Knorr-Bremse and VTG Rail UK

Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK and VTG Rail UK have signed a long-term framework agreement for the exclusive supply of Knorr-Bremse’s advanced FreightControl Sentinel system.

New battery types for Škoda vehicles
New battery types for Škoda vehicles

On 29 October 2025, the Škoda Group signed a strategic partnership agreement with Microvast to develop and produce new generation battery systems for public transport vehicles.

Ingeteam has secured a contract from Stadler to supply traction converters for ÖBB's BEMUs
Ingeteam has secured a contract from Stadler to supply traction converters for ÖBB's BEMUs

Ingeteam has received an order from Stadler to supply traction converters for 16 BEMUs that will run on the Kamptalbahn line in Austria.

Lucchini Unipart Rail opened new Manchester and Doncaster facilities
Lucchini Unipart Rail opened new Manchester and Doncaster facilities

Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR) has officially opened two major new facilities in Manchester and Doncaster as part of a 7.5 million GBP investment programme to expand capacity, modernise operations, and strengthen its role in the UK rail supply chain.

Knorr-Bremse acquires TRAVIS Road Services International
Knorr-Bremse acquires TRAVIS Road Services International

Knorr-Bremse has announced the acquisition of Dutch company TRAVIS Road Services International B. V. (TRAVIS), a leading online booking platform for road services for commercial vehicle operations such as parking, cleaning, charging, and repairs.

Alstom was awarded a new maintenance contract for Mälartåg trains
Alstom was awarded a new maintenance contract for Mälartåg trains

On 23 October 2025, Alstom has been awarded a comprehensive maintenance contract for Mälartåg commuter trains.

Liebherr HVAC systems for Saudi Arabia Railways
Liebherr HVAC systems for Saudi Arabia Railways

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has been commissioned by Stadler Rail Schweiz to supply heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems that will be installed in a new fleet of Intercity DMUs for Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).

Knorr-Bremse secures contract to overhaul sanitary systems for Class 390 Pendolinos
Knorr-Bremse secures contract to overhaul sanitary systems for Class 390 Pendolinos

Knorr-Bremse Rail Services (UK) has secured an eight-year contract from Alstom to repair and overhaul 510 sanitary systems fitted to the Class 390 trains.

GTR and Siemens Mobility update ETCS OBUs in Class 717s
GTR and Siemens Mobility update ETCS OBUs in Class 717s

Govia Thameslink Railway has partnered with Siemens Mobility to update its entire fleet of 25 Class 717 Great Northern EMUs, enabling them to run in passenger service using an updated specification ETCS OBU.