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Verdict reached on Angrois derailment
Verdict reached on Angrois derailment

Eleven years and two days after the derailment on 24 July 2013 of a Class 730 Alvia express on the curve at Angrois, on the approach to Santiago de Compostela station, the enquiry court reached its final verdict on 26 July 2024.

Huge beams lifted into place for new HS2 bridge near Kenilworth
Huge beams lifted into place for new HS2 bridge near Kenilworth

A 91-metre Carol Green rail bridge designed to carry HS2 over the existing West Coast Main Line near Kenilworth is taking shape, following the successful installation of 83 giant pre-tensioned concrete beams over 13 consecutive weekend night shifts.

Gama DualPower at the Żmigród circuit
Gama DualPower at the Żmigród circuit

On the OETD IK Żmigród test circuit, a dual-mode locomotive prototype produced by PESA Bydgoszcz is undergoing driving tests.

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Ex-DB cars put into service in Bulgaria
Ex-DB cars put into service in Bulgaria

On 22 June 2024, for the first time BDŽ PP put into regular service with passengers former DB's IC1 coaches.

Alstom upgrades up to 449 ÖBB vehicles with latest ETCS technology
Alstom upgrades up to 449 ÖBB vehicles with latest ETCS technology

On 17 July 2024, Alstom signed a long awaited contract with ÖBB to upgrade up to 449 vehicles with the ETCS OBUs.

HS2’s "Bellingham Bridge" takes shape in Birmingham
HS2’s "Bellingham Bridge" takes shape in Birmingham

HS2 has completed the four huge piers of the Curzon 2 bridge, marking a significant construction milestone on the sequence of viaducts that will take high-speed trains in and out of Birmingham.

The new "Aurora"
The new "Aurora"

On 6 June 2024, at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, a mock-up of the interior of the new carriage for "Aurora" train to be operated by FPK, was presented at the RZD stand. 

Hankyu introduces Class 2300 EMUs
Hankyu introduces Class 2300 EMUs

Hankyu Corporation unveiled the new Class 2300 EMUs that will enter commercial service on the Kyoto Line on 21 July 2024.

Liebherr HVAC units for Etihad Rail high-speed trains
Liebherr HVAC units for Etihad Rail high-speed trains

Liebherr Transportation Systems (China) has supplied HVAC units to CRRC Qingdao Sifang.

Liebherr supplies batch-built propane-based HVAC for the first time
Liebherr supplies batch-built propane-based HVAC for the first time

Liebherr-Transportation Systems was commissioned by Stadler Polska to supply HVAC systems with a special feature: the coolant used is propane (R290).

Chinese EMU for Srbija Voz at Velim
Chinese EMU for Srbija Voz at Velim

On 2 July 2024, a new EMU from CRRC Changchun for Srbija Voz arrived in Velim.

First ÖBB KISS at Velim
First ÖBB KISS at Velim

On 1 July 2024, the first KISS for ÖBB arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Koleje Mazowieckie ordered 50 FLIRT EMUs
Koleje Mazowieckie ordered 50 FLIRT EMUs

On 26 June 2024 Koleje Mazowieckie (KM) and Stadler signed a framework agreement for up to 50 five-car FLIRT EMUs for Województwo Mazowieckie (Masovian voivodship) including the provision of maintenance services

Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen cooperate in the hydrogen railway sector
Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen cooperate in the hydrogen railway sector

In April 2024 Siemens Mobility and Tyczka Hydrogen have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) establishing a cooperation in order to accelerate the transformation towards hydrogen powered railway mobility.

Eurostar launches Olympics golden train
Eurostar launches Olympics golden train

On 25 June 2024, Eurostar unveiled its first-ever Golden Train in celebration of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.