Rolling stock & fleet
Explore rolling stock technologies, fleet management strategies and vehicle innovations driving railway performance. Read expert coverage of traction systems, maintenance, procurement, passenger comfort, accessibility, reliability and emerging solutions supporting efficient, sustainable rail operations.
Webinars and whitepapers
- Previous
- Next
Rolling stock & fleet
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.
Join now
Unlock exclusive industry insights
- Bookmark articles and resources to access anytime
- Enjoy free access to industry leading resources, webinars and insights
- Stay informed with the latest news and interviews
- Receive updates and recommendations tailored to your professional interests
Rolling stock & fleet
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.
NewsGreat British Railways identity unveiled on first Alstom-built trains in Anglia
The first Alstom-built trains carrying Great British Railways branding have been unveiled, highlighting the integration of track and train across Anglia.
NewsAlstom secures Swedish night train maintenance contract with SJ
Alstom has secured a new maintenance contract supporting Sweden’s overnight passenger rail services between Stockholm and the north of the country.
NewsAlstom secures €107 million locomotive maintenance contract in India
Alstom has secured a new five-year maintenance agreement covering 250 WAG-12B electric freight locomotives in India.
ArticleMilitary mobility is reshaping Lithuania’s railways
How Lithuania is rebuilding its railways for both civilian trade and NATO military mobility on the EU’s eastern flank.
NewsHitachi Rail and PESA form strategic partnership for high-speed rail growth
Hitachi Rail and PESA have signed a strategic agreement covering high-speed trains, technology transfer and future rolling stock development.
NewsEMR unveils first refurbished Class 360 train for EMR Connect
East Midlands Railway has unveiled the first refurbished Class 360 train as part of a major fleet modernisation programme.
NewsAvanti West Coast Evero fleet reaches five million mile milestone
Avanti West Coast’s Class 805 Evero fleet has surpassed five million miles since entering passenger service in 2024.
NewsAlstom invests $55 million in new Delaware Acela maintenance facility
Alstom has purchased a new Delaware site to support maintenance and servicing of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.
NewsFirst new Elizabeth line train leaves Derby production line
The first of ten new Elizabeth line trains has left Alstom’s Derby factory ahead of testing and future passenger service.
NewsEurostar passenger growth driven by strong UK to Netherlands demand
Eurostar carried 20 million passengers in 2025 as demand for international high-speed rail travel continued to grow.
NewsHirect completes loaded test run of new electric locomotive propulsion system
Hirect has completed the first loaded freight test of its newly developed 6,000 HP electric locomotive propulsion platform.
ArticleGoldschmidt Sweden – solutions for the railways of tomorrow
Bespoke road-rail vehicles from Goldschmidt are improving safety and efficiency on track, with its long-standing partnership with Overlines AB showing the impact of tailored engineering in rail maintenance and construction.
NewsTGV-M receives ERA approval ahead of passenger service launch
The TGV-M high-speed fleet has received European authorisation ahead of passenger services beginning in France during September 2026.
OpinionRail traction energy: coupling sustainability with technology trade-offs and strategic choices
Simon Fletcher, founder of Fletch Rail Advisory, examines the strategic choices behind rail traction energy, weighing electrification, battery and hydrogen solutions and the challenges of scaling them across networks.