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Stadler to supply 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives in the UK
Stadler have signed an agreement with GBRF for the supply of 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives in the UK.
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Rolling Stock Orders/Developments
The term rolling stock in the rail transportation industry refers to any vehicle that moves along a railway track. Global Railway Review’s coverage of rolling stock includes developments and orders placed in mainline and high-speed passenger trains, plus rail freight locomotives and heavy-haul wagons.
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Alstom partners with SACE to strengthen link with Italy
Alstom will partner with SACE to increase its exports in Italy and strengthen its relationship with the Italian supply chain.
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Alstom celebrate 30th anniversary of the first high-speed train in Spain
Alstom have celebrated 30 years of high-speed rail in Spain, with the first high-speed train travelling on Spanish railway lines back in April 1992.
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Amtrak reveal new look of U.S. national network locomotives
The first Amtrak locomotive that has the new design, which will appear on many Amtrak trains in the future, is travelling from California to Delaware.
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Joint Network Rail and GWR £6.5m railway investment set for Penzance
Network Rail and GWR are investing £6.55 million in the construction of three new sidings in Penzance that will help longer trains to run.
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CargoBeamer to launch its own wagon production facility in Erfurt
CargoBeamer has announced that their first wagon production site, in central Germany’s Erfurt, will produce 500 units per year from early 2023.
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ÖBB order 41 new KISS-type double-decker multiple units from Stadler
ÖBB have ordered 41 new KISS-type double-decker multiple units from Stadler as part of the framework agreement signed in 2022.
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Alstom sign contract with DB for 29 double-deck Coradia Stream trains
Alstom have signed a contract to deliver 29 modern Coradia Stream High-Capacity trains that will increase transport capacity and reduce travel times for passengers in Germany’s Hesse region.
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Alstom agree to deliver 25 high-speed trains to Sweden
Alstom have signed an agreement with SJ to supply 25 Zefiro Express electric high-speed trains to Sweden, in a contract valued at around €650 million.
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Amtrak unveil the interiors of the new Acela trainsets
Amtrak and Alstom have unveiled the interiors of the Acela trainsets; this new fleet aims to deliver a better service on the Northeast Corridor.
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Wabtec introduces sustainable locomotive to Brazil’s rail freight market
Wabtec are introducing the ES44ACi diesel-electric locomotive in Brazil, lowering operating costs and providing greater energy efficiency as the country continues to decarbonise.
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MÁV-START fleet to be expanded with 115 new electric locomotives
MÁV-START has completed the public procurement procedure for 90 dual voltage and 25 triple voltage electric locomotives.
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Wabtec agree to modernise 330 Norfolk Southern Locomotives
Wabtec have announced an additional multi-year order from Norfolk Southern to modernise 330 locomotives, furthering fuel efficacy and reducing the emissions of the fleet.
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Project begins to streamline type approvals in Australian rail industry
The ARA have teamed with RISSB to lead the research project, by reviewing the range of type approvals used and identifying areas to save time.
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DB Cargo UK trials the use of ‘combi-consists’
DB Cargo is trialling the use of ‘combi-consists’, hoping to increase capacity, improve customer service and improve efficiency.
