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Alstom upgrades up to 449 ÖBB vehicles with latest ETCS technology
Alstom upgrades up to 449 ÖBB vehicles with latest ETCS technology

On 17 July 2024, Alstom signed a long awaited contract with ÖBB to upgrade up to 449 vehicles with the ETCS OBUs.

A complex mix of problems around ÖBB's and other Tauruses, ČD railjets and ETCS
A complex mix of problems around ÖBB's and other Tauruses, ČD railjets and ETCS

Many operators are facing the difficult problem of upgrading or retrofitting the ETCS OBUs (On-Board Units) to their Taurus locomotives. Moreover, the same is true for the railjet non-traction multiple units (NMUs) of ÖBB and ČD.

ComfortJet testing continues
ComfortJet testing continues

After the four cars from the first shortened, six-car ComfortJet test set were transported from VUZ Velim test circuit to Austria on 10 November 2023, they already started the tests on the ÖBB network.

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Bison on test in Bulgaria
Bison on test in Bulgaria

One of the two prototypes of the CRRC-built Class 181 electric-battery locomotives purchased by Rail Cargo Hungaria has undergone tests in Bulgaria to measure compatibility with infrastructure.

MÁV leases Akiem's Tauruses
MÁV leases Akiem's Tauruses

On 28 September 2023, the MÁV Group signed a contract with Akiem for the lease of 15 Type ES64U2 locomotives in order to cover the growing passenger traffic.

Presentation of the new nightjet
Presentation of the new nightjet

ÖBB's new night service flagship has been presented to the public in recent months.

RailAdventure Orders EURO6000
RailAdventure Orders EURO6000

On 9 May 2023, RailAdventure entered into a contract with Stadler for one EURO6000, the first time when the company ordered a new-built electric locomotive.

Complicated Operation Of ČD's Ex-WLC Tauruses
Complicated Operation Of ČD's Ex-WLC Tauruses

During December, ČD began using the first of four Class 1216 locomotives that were purchased from Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo in 2021.

1216 952 Hauled First Trains For ČD
1216 952 Hauled First Trains For ČD

On 9 December 2021, the first of the four Tauruses purchased by ČD from WLC was put into passenger service.

WLC Tauruses Purchased By ČD Reached Their New Home
WLC Tauruses Purchased By ČD Reached Their New Home

On 29 September 2021, locomotives 1216 951 - 954, which ČD bought from Wiener Lokalbahn Cargo, arrived in the Czech Republic. 

Four WLC Tauruses Soon With ČD
Four WLC Tauruses Soon With ČD

The four Type ES64U4 Eurosprinters which ČD decided to acquire from Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo are being prepared for a handover to their new owner. 

Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo Enters Czech Network
Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo Enters Czech Network

In February 2021, Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo (WLC) expanded to the Czech network, this being the third country in which it operates under its own license, following Austria and Germany.

Vectron (Again) On Test In Austria
Vectron (Again) On Test In Austria

In the second half of August 2020, a new test programe with a Vectron took place in Austria - this time with 193 780.

Both ČD Tauruses In Regular Service
Both ČD Tauruses In Regular Service

On 8 April, the second of the two ČD's Class 1216 locomotives entered regular service. 

First ex-RTS Taurus Of ČD In Regular Service
First ex-RTS Taurus Of ČD In Regular Service

Today, one of the two Class 1216 locomotives purchased by ČD from RTS Rail Transport Service in August 2019 entered regular service.