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First Mireo Smart on test
First Mireo Smart on test

On 22 November 2023, the first Mireo Smart EMU celebrated its official rollout at the Krefeld works.

Sidings for new Metro trains completed at the new Gosforth Depot
Sidings for new Metro trains completed at the new Gosforth Depot

On 10 November 2023, the final stabling areas for all 46 new Metro trains is in the final stages of completion with all tracks successfully installed as part of the 70 million GBP rebuild of Gosforth Depot.

Class 555 take the strain during traction power testing
Class 555 take the strain during traction power testing

The new Metro trains have proved that they can take strain on a series of traction power tests over the network’s curves and gradients.

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TRAKO 2023 (3)
TRAKO 2023 (3)

From 18 to 21 September, the 15th TRAKO trade fair took place in Gdańsk.

Serbian FLIRT at VUZ
Serbian FLIRT at VUZ

On 30 October 2023, one FLIRT EMU from the order for Srbija Voz arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Desiro HC EMUs for Franken-Thüringen-Express
Desiro HC EMUs for Franken-Thüringen-Express

The movement to modernize regional transport continues to gain momentum: when the timetable changes in December 2023 will start, 18 new Desiro HC (partially) double-deck EMUs from Siemens Mobility will inaugurate service for the Franconia-Thuringia Express.

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Ivolga 4.0 tests continue
Ivolga 4.0 tests continue

On 30 October 2023 TMH announced that the Class EGE2Tv Ivolga 4.0 prototype has successfully completed part of the tests at the Belorechenskaya test line.

Class 555 Metro trains undergo special crush load testing programme
Class 555 Metro trains undergo special crush load testing programme

A series of special tests have been taking place to ensure that the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains perform correctly at their full customer capacity.

CAT ordered KISSes
CAT ordered KISSes

On 11 October 2023 CAT (City Airport Train) of Wien has ordered three five-car KISS EMUs from Stadler.

First ICE3 neo with new interior design inaugurated regular service
First ICE3 neo with new interior design inaugurated regular service

On 23 October 2023 at Frankfurt am Main Hbf the ICE 408 017 with new interior design celebrated its premiere.

RapidX - India’s first semi high-speed regional train inaugurated
RapidX - India’s first semi high-speed regional train inaugurated

On 20 October 2023 Alstom reached a milestone for India’s rail revolution with the inauguration of RapidX, which forms part of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).

Southeastern's train upgrades
Southeastern's train upgrades

Southeastern has set out its latest plans for the refurbishment and upgrade of its train fleet.

RegioPanter EMUs for Uzbekistan
RegioPanter EMUs for Uzbekistan

On 11 October 2023, Škoda Group signed a contract with UTY for the delivery of 30 four-car EMUs worth 320 million EUR.

Avanti West Coast’s Pendolino fleet upgrade reached major milestone
Avanti West Coast’s Pendolino fleet upgrade reached major milestone

On 7 September 2023 Avanti West Coast has completed the upgrade of the 35th, and the last of 11-car Pendolino EMUs.

Livery of Avanti West Coast’s Class 805 trains
Livery of Avanti West Coast’s Class 805 trains

The livery for Avanti West Coast’s new fleet has been revealed for the first time at Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe works.