Traction & rolling stock news
Latest news about train technology, including diesel and electric locomotives, multiple units, coaches and wagons.
Leasing companies join forces to co-fund rail research
UK: Four ROSCOs have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rail Safety & Standards Board creating a framework for cross-industry research projects.
Italy: La Dolce Vita takes to the tracks
Supported by the growing heritage businesses within the national railway FS Group, Italian premium hospitality company Arsenale has launched La Dolce Vita Orient Express, a luxury land cruise service offering one and two-night trips. Anthony Lambert was on the inaugural train.
DSB orders 50 more electric trainsets
DENMARK: National passenger operator DSB is to place a firm order for a further 50 Alstom Coradia Stream IC5 electric multiple-units.
New York commuter EMU order approved
USA: New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Finance Committee has approved the $2·3bn purchase of 316 Alstom M-9A electric multiple-unit cars.
Battery-electric locos ordered for Metro-North Railroad
USA: Siemens Mobility is to supply 13 Charger B+AC battery-electric locomotives for New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Metro-North Railroad commuter services.
High speed train operator Velvet aims to offer simplicity, delight and innovation
FRANCE: New entrant Proxima has unveiled Velvet as the brand name for its future open access high speed train services in France.
Battery trains and bi-modes in latest HŽPP order
Royal Train to be decommissioned
First train for Singapore – Malaysia RTS Link unveiled
Moskva orders 704 metro cars
Gold miner buys coaches for staff trains
Aselsan to supply traction components and train control equipment for Turkish fleets
CRRC Changchun unveils Belo Horizonte metro trainset
ÖBB and Stadler launch Railjet Kisses
Technology: System perspective drives efficiency improvements
More RER NG trainsets ordered for Paris Line D
DirectTrainS demonstrates Dynamic Coupling technology
Hyundai Rotem shows off urban rail vehicles for three cities
UGL unveils Evolution Series locomotive to haul Australian intermodal trains
Croatia: Investment brings a better railway
World Speed Survey 2025: China still ahead as Whoosh joins the club
First class seating to be reduced to match changed travel demand
London Underground’s new Piccadilly Line trains delayed until 2026
President unveils Stadler coach for Kazakhstan