The Estonian state-owned railway passenger operator Elron plans to purchase five-car train sets to operate on Tallinn-Tartu route. The value of the new order is estimated at EUR 30 million. “As has previously been discussed, our vision shows that we would need at least three more trains,” Elron’s Chairman of the Board
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Azerbaijan Railways (Azәrbaycan Dәmir Yollari, ADY) has signed a contract with Stadler Rail for the purchase of 5 four-car double-deck coaches for use on the modernised Baku-Sumgait railway line. Two units will be delivered in June and the rest until January 2016. The seating and standing capacities of the coaches are 919 and 396, with 84
Serbian Railways (ŽS) announced that Stadler Flirt emus will enter service starting with next month. The first 13 units of the 21 four-car Flirt emus will be used on all the main electrified lines and on suburban and regional services (Belgrade–Šid, Belgrade–Novi Sad–Subotica, Belgrade–Niš, Niš–Preševo, Belgrade–Kraljevo and Belgrade–Užice–Prijepolje Teretna). The remaining eight trains are
Rolling stock manufacturer Kriukov Car Building Works (KVSZ) plans to manufacture a new electric locomotive (passenger & freight) with asynchronous traction drive for Ukrainian Railways (UZ). Deliveries for the freight units could start in 2017. UZ has made an order proposal for a 7.4 MW dual-voltage twin-section freight locomotive, to be used
Russian Railways (RZD) has announced its intention to purchase 68 2TE25KM freight diesel locomotives manufactured by Bryansk Engineering Plant, part of Transmashholding (TMH). The new 2TE25KM can haul heavier trains and has lower operation costs, due to the improved engine capacity and increased adhesion weight. The locomotive is fitted with a pre-crash system, air conditioning system
The Czech Rail Authority has granted final and full authorization for the Vectron multi-system and AC versions to operate on all sections of the Czech network without any restrictions. As well, Turkish State Railways (TCDD) has authorized the multi-system version of the Vectron locomotive. The authorization covers the entire Vectron family,
BLS Cargo orders 15 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives
The Swiss rail cargo specialist BLS Cargo has ordered 15 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Siemens that will be used in cross-border service in Germany (D), Austria (A), Switzerland (CH), Italy (I) and the Netherlands (NL). All traction and train control systems required for the north-south freight corridor are on
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The new Ivolga EMU EG2Tv manufactured by Tver Carriage Works, part of Transmashholding, is undergoing trials at the Russian Institute of Research, Design and Technological Studies for Railway Rolling Stock (VNIKTI). The EMU can serve for urban, intercity, regional, airport shuttle services. EG2Tv is equipped with the newest asynchronous motors, bogies of new structure
Solaris and Leipzig City Transport (LVB) have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 41 Tramino. Five units are firmly ordered. The remaining 36 vehicles may be purchased in up to four tranches, each to consist of at least five and not more than sixteen trams. “The fact
Siemens was officially awarded EUR 1.7 billion record-breaking order from the Rhine-Ruhr Transport Authority (VRR) to supply 82 Desiro HC electric multiple units for the new Rhine-Ruhr Express and to provide maintenance services for a period of 32 years. This is the largest regional rail transport order ever won by
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