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Tobu introduces Class 90000 EMU for Tojo line
Tobu introduces Class 90000 EMU for Tojo line

Tobu Railway, the private railway that serves the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area, introduced new 10-car EMUs for the Tōbu Tōjō line on 13 July 2026.

Siemens continues with deliveries to Egypt
Siemens continues with deliveries to Egypt

As part of the megacontract for Egyptian Railways, Siemens is gradually delivering individual vehicles.

New cars for Tverskoy Ekspress
New cars for Tverskoy Ekspress

On 23 March 2026, TVZ announced that it will build 36 cars for the private company Tverskoy Ekspress for the new „Nochnoy ekspress“ (“Night Express”) service on the Moskva - Adler route.

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More Civities at Velim
More Civities at Velim

After the Class 480 unit for Renfe arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre on 22 April 2026, two more units from CAF appeared there on 5 June, this time for Germany.

CHARME coaches prior the start of regular service
CHARME coaches prior the start of regular service

Stadler is executing a KTZ contract from December 2022 for new passenger cars with a maximum speed of 160 km/h.

Siemens expands its maintenance network for Vectrons in France
Siemens expands its maintenance network for Vectrons in France

On 10 July 2026, Siemens Mobility and Technis have signed a partnership agreement to prepare local maintenance capabilities for future Vectron locomotive operations in France.

HS2’s reveals first completed ‘green’ tunnel
HS2’s reveals first completed ‘green’ tunnel

The first completed cut and cover tunnel on Britain’s new high-speed railway has been revealed at a site on London’s western periphery.

Alstom will take maintenance of night trains in Sweden
Alstom will take maintenance of night trains in Sweden

On 8 July 2026, Alstom has been awarded a two-year contract to provide maintenance for night trains in Sweden on behalf of SJ.

Renfe: just two bidders for high speed train order
Renfe: just two bidders for high speed train order

In spite of all the speculation, on 23 June 2026 it was announced that only two manufacturers had submitted all the correct documentation required by Renfe Viajeros from bidders: Hitachi Rail and Siemens Mobility.

Inaugural run of the RE 47: Düssel-Wupper-Express returns to the rails
Inaugural run of the RE 47: Düssel-Wupper-Express returns to the rails

On 30 June, 2026, the Line RE 47 was officially inaugurated with a maiden run of a BEMU.

Production of GYSEV’s new InterCity EMUs progressing at full speed
Production of GYSEV’s new InterCity EMUs progressing at full speed

The procurement of 11 FLIRT InterCity EMUs by GYSEV has entered a new phase: the bodyshells manufactured at Stadler’s Szolnok plant have already been transported to Siedlce, Poland, where final assembly of the vehicles is currently underway.

First Australind entered passenger service
First Australind entered passenger service

Alstom has successfully delivered into passenger service the first of four Australind trains for the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia.

CAF UK opened new maintenance works in Manchester
CAF UK opened new maintenance works in Manchester

On 26 June 2026, CAF Rail UK has formally opened its new wheelset and bogie overhaul and refurbishment facility in Manchester.

The first EU pilot project for new cross-border services: from Praha to København with direct trains
The first EU pilot project for new cross-border services: from Praha to København with direct trains

On 26 June 2026, the inauguration of the first EU pilot project for new cross-border rail services took place in Berlin.

HS2 lifts first huge beams for Birmingham’s Curzon Street station
HS2 lifts first huge beams for Birmingham’s Curzon Street station

The construction of an enormous deck that will help support the platforms at Birmingham's new HS2 station has begun with the first of more than 556 concrete beams lifted into position. 

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