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NewsVirgin unveils first image of cross-Channel train as Alstom to supply 12 Avelia Stream trainsets
Virgin has released an image of its planned cross-Channel train, confirming 12 Alstom Avelia Stream units and 20 daily return services from 2030.
NewsSŽ – VIT completes first in-house Siemens Vectron locomotive overhaul for Beacon Rail in Ljubljana
The Ljubljana Maintenance Section has overhauled Beacon Rail’s locomotive 191-023, with two Vectron overhauls planned this year and six scheduled for 2027.
NewsAlstom and Vingroup agree deal for up to 83 Metropolis trains for Hanoi urban rail
Alstom will supply up to 83 five-car Metropolis trains, with a technology licence supporting Vingroup’s assembly of 117 more in Vietnam for Hanoi’s urban rail.
NewsMVR AG orders two hybrid rack-and-pinion locomotives from Stadler for Rochers-de-Naye line maintenance
Transports Montreux–Vevey–Riviera has ordered two Hem 4/4 hybrid cogwheel locomotives from Stadler, due to enter service in 2029 alongside new panoramic railcars.
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Rolling stock & fleet
NewsVästtrafik exercises option for 35 more Alstom Avelia Stream Nordic trains, taking fleet to 80
The option, worth approximately €350 million, follows the entry into service of the first Avelia Stream Nordic trains in Västra Götaland earlier this year.
NewsAlstom to support Gautrain modernisation as Sihamba Sonke Mobility consortium named successful bidder
Alstom is a shareholder and industrial partner in the consortium chosen for the next Gautrain concession, with a cumulative contract value of €800 million.
NewsGovernment backs £1bn battery-electric fleet for TransPennine Express, to be built by Alstom in Derby
The government has backed an around £1 billion fleet of 29 Alstom-built battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express, due to enter service from winter 2034.
NewsAlstom and Northrail sign framework agreement for up to 100 Traxx Shunter locomotives
Alstom has signed a framework agreement with Northrail for up to 100 Traxx Shunter locomotives, with first deliveries scheduled for late 2029.
NewsInnoTrans 2026: MASTERIS targets 40% revenue outside SNCF by 2030
MASTERIS has set out plans to grow revenue outside the SNCF Group as it expands into new international markets.
NewsAmtrak launches new Airo trainsets on Cascades route in the Pacific Northwest
Amtrak has begun introducing new Airo trainsets on the Amtrak Cascades route, making the Pacific Northwest the first in the US to receive them.
ArticleInnoTrans turns 30 next week with AI’s first hall of its own
InnoTrans director Kerstin Schulz on the 30th anniversary show, AI’s first hall and where rail is heading next.
NewsAlstom to build 313 new rail cars for VIA Rail in landmark Canadian fleet renewal
Alstom will build 313 new rail cars for VIA Rail Canada, supporting passenger connectivity, accessibility and domestic manufacturing across the country.
NewsRollon expands telescopic rail range with new technology for demanding railway applications
Rollon has expanded its telescopic rail portfolio with new magnetic versions designed to improve load handling, motion control and durability.
NewsAlstom launches first next generation G Class tram into passenger service in Melbourne
Alstom has introduced the first G Class tram into passenger service in Melbourne under its €700 million fleet programme.
NewsAlstom study reveals how Madhepura locomotive project reshaped Bihar’s economy and India’s freight ambitions
Alstom’s latest impact assessment highlights how its Madhepura joint venture has boosted manufacturing, employment and freight decarbonisation across India.
NewsInnoTrans 2026 to showcase nearly 300 exhibitors in vehicle interior innovations
Nearly 300 exhibitors will present new concepts for rail vehicle interiors at InnoTrans 2026, covering seating, maintenance, catering and safety across 15,000 square metres in Berlin.
NewsEuropean Loc Pool orders 20 more EuroDual locomotives to expand fleet to 144
European Loc Pool has ordered 20 additional EuroDual locomotives from Stadler Valencia, expanding its fleet to 144 units and reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
NewsTransPennine Express unveils new Nova 1 train seating refurbishment
TransPennine Express has begun refurbishing its Nova 1 fleet with redesigned seating developed by suppliers from across northern England.
NewsFirst Taiwan N700ST high-speed train shipped ahead of 2028 launch
The first N700ST high-speed train has been shipped to Taiwan ahead of its planned entry into passenger service by 2028.
NewsSiemens Mobility delivers 2,000th Vectron locomotive to ÖBB
Siemens Mobility has delivered its 2,000th Vectron locomotive, highlighting the platform’s continued success across Europe’s rail network.