Traction & rolling stock news – Page 4
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In depthBaltic States: Co-operation and competition drive network development
While Rail Baltica moves slowly towards its planned opening in 2030, the national railways in the three Baltic States are continuing to invest in modernising their broad gauge networks and integrating their domestic and international operations into the wider European network, as Vladimir Waldin explains.
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NewsParis metro fleet renewal reaches milestone as first MF19 trainset enters traffic
FRANCE: The first of up to 410 next-generation trainsets worth €3bn has entered service on Paris metro Line 10. Jérémie Anne reports.
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NewsSwiss safety authority accused of ‘regulatory zigzag’ as it adjusts wagon rules further
SWITZERLAND: Federal transport office BAV has issued a further amendment to the safety rules governing wagons using the Swiss main line network. Rail freight associations are demanding the changes be dropped entirely to avert risk of what UIP terms a ‘supply chain crisis’.
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NewsTrenord launches Trainscanner rolling stock inspection tool
ITALY: Regional operator Trenord and MerMec have introduced a health and diagnostic tool known as Trainscanner.
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NewsJakarta MRT North-South Line Phase 2A metro trains ordered
INDONESIA: MRT Jakarta has awarded Sumitomo Corp and Nippon Sharyo a ¥17bn contract to supply eight six-car metro trainsets for Phase 2A of the Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit North-South Line project.
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NewsSalt Lake City doubles ‘built in Utah for Utah’ light rail vehicle order
USA: Utah Transit Authority has ordered a further 20 Stadler Citylink light rail vehicles for TRAX services around Salt Lake City, taking its total order to 40.
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In depthRolling Stock: Insulation delivers energy savings
Advances in the design of materials used for insulation and HVAC systems on trains can help rail operators to reduce their energy use by up to 20% in real-world conditions. Tom Merton, Technical Manager at Armacell, explains how the company’s range is evolving to cater to the specialist needs of the rail sector.
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NewsNorthrail forms Polish subsidiary to meet demand for modern and efficient rolling stock
POLAND: Rolling stock investment, leasing and asset management services company Northrail has established a Polish subsidiary as part of its plans for systematic expansion in central and eastern Europe.
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NewsGATX opens wagon training academy to keep its expertise on track
GERMANY: Wagon leasing company GATX Rail Europe says the opening of its technical and safety training centre at Lehrte marks ‘the start of a new chapter in how we transfer expertise across the company’.
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NewsGovernment sets out hydrogen trainset testing programme
SOUTH KOREA: The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transport has confirmed the start of testing of a hydrogen multiple-unit prototype from December 2027 as part of a 32·1bn won national research and development project.
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NewsTourist train developed with the needs of older passengers in mind
CHINA: The YINLV tourist train has been developed by CRRC Changchun and China Railway Harbin Group to offer ‘middle-aged and elderly’ passengers a ‘comfortable, high-quality’ journey.
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NewsSiemens Mobility to equip São Paulo suburban lines with ATO over ETCS
BRAZIL: Concessionaire Trivia Trens has awarded Siemens Mobility a contract to supply a digital signaling system featuring ATO over ETCS Level 2 for São Paulo suburban lines 11, 12 and 13.
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NewsCRRC wins Guadalajara light metro train order
MEXICO: CRRC Zhuzhou has won a contract to supply 11 light metro trainsets to Guadalajara.
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NewsPortugal’s CP signs its largest rolling stock order
PORTUGAL: National train operator CP and a consortium led by Alstom have signed a €746m contract for supply of 117 electric multiple-units.
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NewsSiemens Mobility increases use ‘green steel’ in rolling stock production
EUROPE: Siemens Mobility is working with Voestalpine to increase the share of lower-emission ‘green steel’ it uses in rolling stock production.
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NewsTrains to ’connect the sea, the city and the future’ enter service on Tokyo’s waterfront
JAPAN: The first of eight Series 71-000 electric multiple-units designed to ‘connect the sea, the city and the future’ has entered passenger service on Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit’s Rinkai Line.
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NewsIranian company develops domestic metro train
IRAN: The city of Qom has awarded Mapna’s rolling stock company Wagon Pars a contract to design and build three metro trainsets as part of a project to develop domestic urban rail technology in Iran.
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NewsEurostar orders Celestia double-deck high speed trains
EUROPE: Eurostar has announced a €1·4bn order for 30 Alstom Avelia Horizon double-deck high speed trainsets, with options for 20 more.
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NewsŠkoda challenges its exclusion from Helsinki tram procurement
FINLAND: Škoda Transtech has filed a legal complaint following the disqualification of its bid for a contract to supply up to 183 trams to Helsinki.
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NewsConstruction starts on Casablanca Sud interchange as King launches suburban rail programme
MOROCCO: King Mohammed VI has launched construction of Casablanca Sud interchange station, initiating a 20bn dirham programme to create a comprehensive suburban rail network serving the city by 2030.