Traction & rolling stock news
Latest news about train technology, including diesel and electric locomotives, multiple units, coaches and wagons.
Green Cargo signs locomotive framework agreement
SWEDEN: Green Cargo and Romanian manufacturer Softronic have signed a long term framework agreement for the supply of further Transmontana six-axle electric locomotives.
Tram access ramps offer obstacle detection and emergency options
NETHERLANDS: The Urbos trams which CAF is currently supplying to Amsterdam operator GVB are fitted with four Masats RF2 automatic ramps to provide access for passengers with reduced mobility.
Shorter N700S to serve Nagasaki
JAPAN: JR Kyushu is to introduce a six-car derivative of the N700S high speed train family for use on the isolated Kyushu Shinkansen branch from Takeo Onsen to Nagasaki, which is scheduled to open in 2022.
TMH locomotives arrive in Mongolia
MONGOLIA: Ulaanbaatar Railway took delivery of two more TEM18DM diesel shunting locomotives from Transmashholding subsidiary Bryansk Engineering Plant on October 22.
San Diego NCTD orders more Charger locomotives
USA: San Diego’s North County Transit District has ordered a further two Siemens Mobility Charger locomotives, taking its total order to nine.
Liepāja tram unveiled
LATVIA: The first of 12 trams ordered for the city of Liepāja was unveiled at Croatian manufacturer Končar Električnih Vozila’s factory on October 25.
Siemens Mobility and Newag sign traction equipment agreement
Cargounit’s new owner plans to invest in cross-border freight locos
CRRC unveils gauge-changing high speed train
CP orders 1 668 mm gauge electric and bi-mode multiple-units
ScotRail’s active travel coach offers space for skis, tandems and e-bikes
SWEG unveils DMU ahead of timetable revision
Space agency backs hospital train demonstrator
Long-distance fleet renewal recommended
Flexity 2 tram enters service in Zürich
Batteries to keep Moscow Metro trains moving
Unique Rail Vehicle Identification System planning underway
Ho Chi Minh City metro train delivered
CAF tram for Oslo unveiled
First MP14 train enters service on the Paris metro
Retrack and European Loc Pool announce long-term locomotive leasing deal
GB Railfreight acquires Class 66 locos from Germany
Sinara-Škoda joint venture wins first tram contract
Nantes orders its next generation of trams