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Vossloh completed acquisition of Sateba
Vossloh completed acquisition of Sateba

Vossloh has completed its acquisition of the European concrete sleepers manufacturer Sateba. The transaction was finalized on 1 October 2025.

M6 reopens early after weekend HS2 viaduct slide
M6 reopens early after weekend HS2 viaduct slide

On 28 September 2025, engineers working for the HS2 project have reopened the M6 ahead of schedule after sliding part of a huge new viaduct across the busy motorway.

Vossloh’s SoniQ Rail Explorer can now be used on the DB network
Vossloh’s SoniQ Rail Explorer can now be used on the DB network

DB InfraGO has approved the use of Vossloh‘s mobile ultrasonic testing trolley, the SoniQ Rail Explorer.

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Testing of Azuma ETCS OBU successfully completed
Testing of Azuma ETCS OBU successfully completed

Testing at speed of ETCS OBU has been successfully completed for the train which provides the largest inter-city fleet on the ECML.

PJM is testing the Beilhack snow blower from Aebi Schmidt
PJM is testing the Beilhack snow blower from Aebi Schmidt

80 tonnes packed with sophisticated technology and one of the most beautiful railway lines in the world - these are the ingredients for a vehicle test by PJM in northern Europe.

Giant HS2 bridge moved into place in central Birmingham
Giant HS2 bridge moved into place in central Birmingham

A specialist HS2 engineering team is preparing to move a 112 m long, 1,631 tonne steel structure over a section of Lawley Middleway - part of Birmingham’s ring road this August.

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PJM and Ingenieurbüro Rörden established EMC Rail Services
PJM and Ingenieurbüro Rörden established EMC Rail Services

Two industry experts are joining forces: Ingenieurbüro Rörden and PJM have launched the subsidiary EMC Rail Services. The German company is a specialist in EMC testing in the rail sector, and the Austrian company PJ Messtechnik is an established testing laboratory for rail vehicles.

GKB operates electric trains for the first time
GKB operates electric trains for the first time

On Monday of 4 August 2025, a historic event took place for the whole of Western Styria and for the GKB, as it was the first time that an electric train operated at GKB in regular passenger service.

Stadler intends to build a new test and maintenance centre in Austria
Stadler intends to build a new test and maintenance centre in Austria

In mid-March, AGRANA, an Austrian company focused on agriculture and industry, announced that it was ending production at the sugar factory in Leopoldsdorf im Marchfelde.

CAF builds a new depot in Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck
CAF builds a new depot in Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck

On 9 July 2025, CAF started the new construction and modernisation of the historic depot in Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck with a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony.

EŽ ordered EffiShunter 1000 locomotives
EŽ ordered EffiShunter 1000 locomotives

The EffiShunter 1000 family will grow again: seven locomotives of the Class 744.1 have recently been ordered by Elektrizace železnic Praha.

Velaro Novo achieved 405 km/h
Velaro Novo achieved 405 km/h

On Saturday of 28 June 2025, Siemens, in collaboration with DB Systemtechnik and DB InfraGO, achieved 405 km/h on the HSL between Leipzig/Halle and Erfurt.

Siemens Mobility signs framework agreement with BLS for ETCS Level 2 upgrade
Siemens Mobility signs framework agreement with BLS for ETCS Level 2 upgrade

On 25 June 2025, Siemens Mobility and BLS Netz AG have agreed on a joint, long-term framework agreement worth 110 million EUR.

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.

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.