All Vehicle maintenance & reliability articles
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NewsAmtrak confirms single level fleet strategy to replace ageing long distance trains
Amtrak will standardise its long distance fleet with new single level trains, aiming to reduce risk, widen supplier competition and accelerate replacement of ageing rolling stock.
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NewsRail reliability taskforce sets long term reforms to strengthen Singapore network
Singapore’s rail reliability taskforce will implement phased technical, operational and workforce reforms to strengthen asset resilience, improve disruption recovery and futureproof the expanding MRT and LRT network.
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NewsAlstom unveils first refurbished CrossCountry Voyager at Derby works
Alstom has revealed the first refreshed Voyager train in Derby, launching a £60 million programme to modernise CrossCountry’s long distance fleet across Great Britain.
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News76 Flexity light rail vehicles have entered passenger service in Toronto
Alstom and Metrolinx mark opening of Line 5 Eglinton as 76 Canadian built light rail vehicles begin service with advanced signalling and long term maintenance support.
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NewsTalgo wins €1.3bn Saudi high speed rail train and maintenance contract
Talgo has secured a major Saudi Arabia Railways contract covering new high speed trains and long term maintenance, lifting its order book to a record level.
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NewsAlstom opens new training centre in Hungary
Alstom has opened a new welding and fitter training centre in Mátranovák to strengthen workforce skills, support bogie frame production and reinforce long term regional employment opportunities.
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NewsGreenbrier and Amsted Digital launch bogie monitoring initiative for European freight
Greenbrier Leasing Europe has partnered with Amsted Digital to deploy bogie-mounted monitoring gateways across new European freight wagons, enabling condition-based maintenance, predictive diagnostics and improved operational safety.
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NewsAlstom to deliver 26 more Coradia Max double-decker trains to Baden-Württemberg by 2028
Alstom expands Coradia Max fleet with 26 new trains for Baden-Württemberg, offering higher capacity, comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term maintenance through 2055.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail must prioritise rail freight to unlock economic growth across the North and Midlands
Rail Freight Group welcomes NPR plans but urges that freight capacity is embedded, supporting industrial investment, net zero goals, and efficient logistics across northern England.
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NewsAlstom secures €62 million contract to maintain Indian Railways WAG-12B locomotives until 2031
Alstom will maintain 300 WAG-12B electric locomotives at Sabarmati depot, supporting India’s green freight transition and training over 22,000 Indian Railways staff.
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NewsM6 reopens early after successful installation of Clifton railway bridge improving West Coast Main Line
Network Rail and Skanska completed the new Clifton railway bridge ahead of schedule, allowing the M6 to reopen early and enhancing rail and road travel.
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NewsNexrail and Vossloh expand DE18 Smart Hybrid fleet to support low-emission freight across Europe
Nexrail orders 20 additional DE18 Smart Hybrid locomotives with ETCS Level 2 and German PZB upgrades, boosting low-emission operations across Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and Germany.
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NewsWabtec secures $386 million order to supply hybrid locomotives for New York MTA network
The MTA will receive new R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives from Wabtec, improving safety, efficiency, emissions and maintenance operations across New York’s subway system.
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NewsAlstom completes major digital signalling and level crossing upgrades to improve Portsmouth Direct line reliability
Alstom has modernised the Portsmouth Direct line with digital signalling, upgraded level crossings and SmartIO technology, boosting safety, efficiency and performance for passengers and freight.
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NewsSiemens Mobility’s Vectron becomes first modern locomotive authorised for 230 km/h international passenger service
The Vectron locomotive receives ERA approval for passenger service across six European countries, with Czech operator ČD first to benefit from deliveries starting 2026.
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NewsAlstom to supply 47 trains for Mexico’s northern corridors with majority local content
Alstom will manufacture 47 Trenes del Norte DMU trains in Mexico, providing modern, accessible and efficient long- and short-haul services with five-year maintenance.
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NewsAlstom launches Bhopal’s first metro trains with CBTC signalling for safe and efficient urban travel
Bhopal’s inaugural metro service begins with Alstom-built Movia trains, combining advanced CBTC signalling, energy efficiency, accessibility features, and sustainable design for commuters across the city.
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NewsAlstom secures £20 million contract to overhaul nearly 400 Southeastern Networker bogies in Cheshire
Alstom will refurbish almost 400 bogies for Southeastern’s Class 465 fleet at Crewe Works, supporting 50 skilled roles and ensuring reliable train operations in the UK.
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NewsSiemens Mobility awards DHL Supply Chain multi-year UK rail logistics contract
Siemens Mobility has selected DHL Supply Chain to deliver critical rail components nationwide through a sustainable, data-driven logistics partnership.
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NewsAlstom to deliver 285 DART+ cars transforming Greater Dublin rail with modern, sustainable trains
Ireland’s DART+ Programme expands with 100 new Alstom X’trapolis trains, boosting capacity, accessibility, sustainability and passenger experience across Greater Dublin