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A second Class 666 EMU for RegioJet in the Czech Republic
A second Class 666 EMU for RegioJet in the Czech Republic

On 27 July 2026, unit 666.002 for RegioJet arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

More Civities at Velim
More Civities at Velim

After the Class 480 unit for Renfe arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre on 22 April 2026, two more units from CAF appeared there on 5 June, this time for Germany.

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EUROLIGHT Dual at Velim
EUROLIGHT Dual at Velim

 On 17 April 2026, the first of the dual-power locomotives ordered by Trenitalia arrived at the VUZ test centre.

The first RegioJet‘s Class 666 EMU on test
The first RegioJet‘s Class 666 EMU on test

On 26 February 2026, the first Class 666 unit arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre for complete type testing.

A new RegioPanter BEMU on test at VUZ Velim
A new RegioPanter BEMU on test at VUZ Velim

On 6 January 2026, RegioPanter 690.002 unit arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

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A VUZ Vectron in a new look
A VUZ Vectron in a new look

On Saturday, 20 September 2025, the new visual appearance of Vectron 193 902 of ČD/VUZ was presented at the National Railway Day of České dráhy in Nymburk.

A selection of current news on the VUZ circuit
A selection of current news on the VUZ circuit

Among the plethora of new vehicles at VUZ Velim test centre, the Talgo VI has now appeared, representing the trio of units that are/will be provided to Leo Express by Renfe. 

Modula locomotives at Velim
Modula locomotives at Velim

At present, two pre-series Modula hybrid locomotives produced by Vossloh Rolling Stock are tested at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Talgo for Leo Express on its way to the Czech Republic
Talgo for Leo Express on its way to the Czech Republic

A Talgo train is currently heading to the Czech Republic, where it will undergo tests at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Krösatåg units on test
Krösatåg units on test

At the VUZ Velim test centre are now ot test two Civity Nordic EMUs from the order for Krösatågen.

Modula at Velim
Modula at Velim

On 20 June 2025, the Modula hybrid locomotive arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

A new OMNEO on test at Velim
A new OMNEO on test at Velim

This is an OCE2 trainset for the Centre-Val de Loire Region, which has arrived in Velim for tests at the speed of 200 km/h.

Other new EMUs arrived in Velim
Other new EMUs arrived in Velim

In recent weeks, three different types of new EMUs have appeared at the VUZ Velim test circuit.

Damaged ÖBB KISS back in Switzerland
Damaged ÖBB KISS back in Switzerland

KISS 4736 103, which was damaged in an accident at the VUZ test centre in February, left Velim on 12 March 2025.

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