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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.

DB Bahnbau invests in 18 new universal tamping machines
DB Bahnbau invests in 18 new universal tamping machines

Plasser & Theurer has received a large-scale order for 18 UnimatExpress 2X-4x4 Dynamic tamping machines from DB Bahnbau Group.

First RegioPanter for Bulgaria complete
First RegioPanter for Bulgaria complete

On 24 November 2025, Škoda Group presented the first Type 18Ev2 EMU for Bulgarian railways at its Plzeň works.

ČD Cargo 2025
Two more Stadler-built metre-gauge locomotives for MBC
Two more Stadler-built metre-gauge locomotives for MBC

Transports de la région Morges–Bière–Cossonay (MBC) has awarded Stadler a contract to build two more hybrid locomotives.

First painted bodyshell for GYSEV's new InterCity FLIRT unveiled
First painted bodyshell for GYSEV's new InterCity FLIRT unveiled

A new chapter is beginning in the history of Hungarian rail vehicle manufacturing: the first painted bodyshell of the GYSEV's InterCity FLIRT fleet was unveiled at the Stadler Szolnok works on 21 November 2025.

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.

Hybrid battery-diesel shunters for KiwiRail
Hybrid battery-diesel shunters for KiwiRail

As part of the February 2024 agreement, KiwiRail ordered 24 Bo‘Bo‘ hybrid battery-diesel narrow-gauge shunters.

Progress on Class DM locomotives for KiwiRail
Progress on Class DM locomotives for KiwiRail

In October 2021, New Zealand's national operator KiwiRail signed a framework contract with Stadler for the supply of SALi diesel locomotives and ordered 57 ones, primarily for operation on the South Island.

NS ordered FLIRT Flex EMUs
NS ordered FLIRT Flex EMUs

On 19 November 2025, Nederlandse Spoorwegen and Stadler have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 36 FLIRTs for commuter transport.

Coradia Stream H for FNM on test at PCW
Coradia Stream H for FNM on test at PCW

On 26 November 2020, Alstom announced that it will supply six hydrogen fuel cell trains, with the option for eight more, to FNM.

TRAXX Hauler locomotives for UZ
TRAXX Hauler locomotives for UZ

On 17 November 2025, the presidents of Ukraine and France signed a contract for the purchase of one hundred Rafale fighter jets. This huge order also "hidden" a "small thing" in the form of a contract for 55 locomotives for the UZ from Alstom.

X25 EMUs for Saltsjöbanan
X25 EMUs for Saltsjöbanan

On 11 November 2025, Škoda Transportation signed a contract with Region Stockholm for the supply of new EMUs for Saltsjöbanan.

Coradia Max EMUs for PKP Intercity
Coradia Max EMUs for PKP Intercity

On 12 November 2025, Alstom has signed a contract with PKP Intercity to deliver 42 Coradia Max double-deck EMUs along with 30 years of full-service maintenance.

Another news for WESTbahn
Another news for WESTbahn

While WESTbahn's Class 4100 started passenger service on 12 November 2025, another new train is currently being prepared for this operator, this time again of European origin.

CRRC-built EMUs at WESTbahn in passenger service
CRRC-built EMUs at WESTbahn in passenger service

As we mentioned at the beginning of November, WESTbahn has now started using the Class 4100 double-deck EMUs in passenger service. 

ELP 2025