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AVRIL high speed laboratory train
AVRIL high speed laboratory train

In early October 2019 it was announced that Talgo had been awarded a 39 million EUR contract to build an eight-car variable gauge 3 kV DC/25 kV AC high speed laboratory/diagnostics train, consisting of two power cars with a combined power rating of 8,000 kW and six intermediate trailers, and capable of running at speeds of up to 330 km/h.

Alstom is launching a logistics hall development in Mátranovák
Alstom is launching a logistics hall development in Mátranovák

On 15 January 2025, Alstom has launched a 600 million HUF logistic hall investment as the final element of the 6 billion HUF "Mátranovák 2030 Development Program" at its factory in Hungary.

AERRL calls for urgent actions to enhance European rail transport
AERRL calls for urgent actions to enhance European rail transport

The Association of European Rail Rolling stock Lessors (AERRL) presented on 21 January 2025 its Manifesto 2024 - 2029, highlighting the need for coordinated deployment of the ERTMS from a single BL3.4 release, and urging that the market for the procurement of new rolling stock should not be disrupted.

09-3X Tamping Express in regular operation
09-3X Tamping Express in regular operation

The 09-3X Tamping Express is the first tamping machine in Germany to be approved under the new European approval standards of the Fourth Railway Package.

Location decision issued for CPK Airport
Location decision issued for CPK Airport

On 10 January 2025, the long-anticipated location decision for the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) airport has been officially issued by the Masovian Voivode, Head of the Central Polish region.

Siemens Mobility secures infrastructure and service contracts for HS2
Siemens Mobility secures infrastructure and service contracts for HS2

Siemens Mobility has been awarded four significant contracts by HS2 Ltd and will join key contractors under the Rail Systems Alliance.

Giant HS2 box structure under A46 approaches final phase of construction
Giant HS2 box structure under A46 approaches final phase of construction

Construction of a 14,500-tonne box structure designed to take the new HS2 line under the A46 Kenilworth Bypass in Warwickshire has taken a major step forward, following the successful installation of 120 gigantic beams.

HS2 takes shape: progress to deliver Britain's new high-speed railway revealed
HS2 takes shape: progress to deliver Britain's new high-speed railway revealed

The progress made to deliver HS2 outlined on 30 December 2024 in figures showing that the majority of the deep tunnel drives and earthworks needed for the high-speed railway have now been completed. 

Siemens Mobility and Consortium Partners secure important rail contracts in Thailand
Siemens Mobility and Consortium Partners secure important rail contracts in Thailand

Siemens Mobility and its consortium partners Bozankaya and ST Engineering Urban Solutions (Thailand) have recently secured significant rail contracts in Thailand, including the Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) system in Bangkok, which covers the Orange Line and Blue Line.

New Stadler locomotives for RhB and MGBahn
New Stadler locomotives for RhB and MGBahn

On 12 December 2024, Rhätische Bahn (RhB) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGBahn) have signed a contract with Stadler for the supply of eleven new metre-gauge locomotives.

CAF's ATO tested in the Netherlands
CAF's ATO tested in the Netherlands

CAF's signalling division has completed an ambitious technological innovation project focused on the implementation of Automatic Train Operation (ATO) up to GoA4 level (fully autonomous) in the Netherlands.

First look at HSL Brzeziny station
First look at HSL Brzeziny station

The Warsaw - Łódź section will be the first stretch of HSL in Poland. This route will include a new station in Brzeziny, a county town that until now has lacked any rail transport access.

Further ETCS tests completed on ECML
Further ETCS tests completed on ECML

On Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December 2024 further testing of the newly installed ETCS between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin was carried out.

Riyadh’s Blue and Red metro lines completed
Riyadh’s Blue and Red metro lines completed

The BACS consortium led by Bechtel, along with local construction companies Almabani and Consolidated Contractors Company, and in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, successfully delivered Riyadh Metro´s 64 km Blue Line (line 1) and Red Line (line 2), equipped with 67 Siemens Mobility Inspiro trains for fully automated, driverless operations.

Stadler modernizes the signaling technology in Atlanta
Stadler modernizes the signaling technology in Atlanta

On 5 December 2024, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has awarded Stadler the contract to equip its rail network with a new, modern train control system.