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New double-deck cars for „Burevestnik“
New double-deck cars for „Burevestnik“

On 8 October 2025, TVZ confirmed the certificate of conformity with the requirements of TR TS 001/2011, for the new Model 61-4492 double-deck car with seats, specially designed for the new „Burevestnik“ („Thunderbird“) trains.

First FLIRT for Lithuania unveiled in Vilnius
First FLIRT for Lithuania unveiled in Vilnius

On 28 October 2025, LTG Link and Stadler have presented a new FLIRT EMU at Vilnius main station, marking a new stage in the history of Lithuanian railways

More Citylinks for Utah
More Citylinks for Utah

Utah Transit Authority (UTA) orders 20 more Stadler Citylink light rail vehicles.

CPK launches tender for design and construction of tunnel and rail station beneath new airport
CPK launches tender for design and construction of tunnel and rail station beneath new airport

The Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has announced a tender for the design and construction of a tunnel and railway station, including the platform hall, located beneath the CPK Airport.

HS2 opens twin Warwickshire cycle and road bridges
HS2 opens twin Warwickshire cycle and road bridges

HS2 has opened two bridges near Leamington Spa carrying a key local road and a long-distance cycle track across the new high-speed railway.

Lucchini Unipart Rail opened new Manchester and Doncaster facilities
Lucchini Unipart Rail opened new Manchester and Doncaster facilities

Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR) has officially opened two major new facilities in Manchester and Doncaster as part of a 7.5 million GBP investment programme to expand capacity, modernise operations, and strengthen its role in the UK rail supply chain.

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New Elizabeth line trains in production
New Elizabeth line trains in production

Construction has begun on the first of an additional 10 Aventra units to be introduced to the Elizabeth line.

Knorr-Bremse acquires TRAVIS Road Services International
Knorr-Bremse acquires TRAVIS Road Services International

Knorr-Bremse has announced the acquisition of Dutch company TRAVIS Road Services International B. V. (TRAVIS), a leading online booking platform for road services for commercial vehicle operations such as parking, cleaning, charging, and repairs.

The UK’s Project Aurora is complete
The UK’s Project Aurora is complete

Over the past five years, engineers at the Selhurst Depot (in South London) have been hard at work completing the UK’s biggest train upgrade project covering 1,222 carriages across Southern, Gatwick Express & Great Northern services.

Alstom and FGC revealed the first Coradia Stream for the new express link to Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Alstom and FGC revealed the first Coradia Stream for the new express link to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

On 24 October 2025 was presented the first of ten EMUs that will connect Barcelona city centre with El Prat Airport.

Akiem: a new maintenance workshop in Borlänge
Akiem: a new maintenance workshop in Borlänge

Akiem announced the official inauguration of its new maintenance site in Borlänge, Sweden, on 22 October 2025.

Alstom was awarded a new maintenance contract for Mälartåg trains
Alstom was awarded a new maintenance contract for Mälartåg trains

On 23 October 2025, Alstom has been awarded a comprehensive maintenance contract for Mälartåg commuter trains.

Introducing Eurostar Celestia
Introducing Eurostar Celestia

On 22 October 2025 Eurostar announced a landmark 2 billion EUR investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains built by Alstom - the first ever to operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK network.  

ComfortJets start running to Austria
ComfortJets start running to Austria

On 20 October 2025, České dráhy, in cooperation with ÖBB, began deploying ComfortJet non-traction units on one pair of „Vindobona” services on the Praha - Wien - Graz line, namely rj 73/370.

RAILPOOL offers Vectrain under TRAINPOOL brand
RAILPOOL offers Vectrain under TRAINPOOL brand

On 21 October 2025, RAILPOOL announced that it is further expanding its range of services for cross-border passenger transport unsing Siemens's Vectrain platform.