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RegioPanter BEMUs to Latvia
RegioPanter BEMUs to Latvia

On 11 December 2025, Autotransporta direkcija and Škoda Group signed a contract for the supply of nine BEMUs, with an option for seven more.

Hydrogen transported for the first time on Britain’s rail network
Hydrogen transported for the first time on Britain’s rail network

On 3 December 2025, Network Rail, working with rail and energy partners Freightliner and GeoPura, has transported hydrogen for the first time on Britain’s rail network, marking a major step forward for both the rail and energy sectors.

British government reveals GBR branding
British government reveals GBR branding

The Department for Transport revealed its offered branding for Great British Railways (GBR) when landmark legislation to reform the railway is debated in Parliament.

ČD Cargo 2025
More "Bratwurst" EMUs for RIGI BAHNEN
More "Bratwurst" EMUs for RIGI BAHNEN

On 10 December 202, Stadler and RIGI BAHNEN have signed a contract for the delivery of four additional Class Bhe 4/6 rack-and-pinion trains.

Siemens and RAILPOOL to build locomotive service hub in Verona
Siemens and RAILPOOL to build locomotive service hub in Verona

ON 10 December 2025, Siemens Mobility and RAILPOOL have signed a preliminary agreement to purchase a 15,000 m2 plot from Consorzio ZAI.

GoVolta to start operating open-access trains
GoVolta to start operating open-access trains

Dutch private train operator GoVolta has announced the start of its first open-access international train services on 19 March 2026.

European Sleeper announces third night service: Amsterdam/Brussels - Milano
European Sleeper announces third night service: Amsterdam/Brussels - Milano

European Sleeper has announced to start a new regular night service on 18 June 2026, connecting Amsterdam and Brussels with Milano three times a week.

Alstom alongside SNCF Voyageurs for the entry into service of TGV M in July 2026
Alstom alongside SNCF Voyageurs for the entry into service of TGV M in July 2026

On 10 December 2025, Alstom announced that with the recent submission of the TGV M authorisation for placing on the market to the ERA, the project is entering the final phase of the approval process.

Next stage of construction begins at HS2’s longest green tunnel
Next stage of construction begins at HS2’s longest green tunnel

The construction of HS2’s longest green tunnel took a major step forward in early Decemver 2025 with the realignment of a key local road, freeing up space for the next phase of excavations.

SNCF Réseau awards contract for milling work to Vossloh
SNCF Réseau awards contract for milling work to Vossloh

As part of a tendering process, SNCF Réseau has awarded Vossloh a firm period two-year contract with an option to extend for up to three additional years, starting in 2026, for extensive milling works on France’s rail network.

Alstom starts driver's desk manufacturing in Morocco
Alstom starts driver's desk manufacturing in Morocco

On 9 December 2025, Alstom announced a strategic investment of 100 million dirhams to expand and diversify its industrial capabilities in Morocco.

First Vectrons with MEDWAY Belgium
First Vectrons with MEDWAY Belgium

On 29 September 2025, MEDWAY Belgium, a subsidiary of MSC, officialy inaugurated its first two Vectron at the SNCB Antwerp-Noord depot.

Hybrid battery-diesel shunters for KiwiRail
  • updated 8th Dec 2025 13:52
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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
  • updated 8th Dec 2025 13:41
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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.

CITYLINK for the Regionaltangente West of fahma
CITYLINK for the Regionaltangente West of fahma

On 5 December 2025, Stadler has been awarded a contract by Fahrzeugmanagement-Region Frankfurt RheinMain (fahma), a subsidiary of Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV), to supply 27 CITYLINK trams.

ELP 2025