Tag Archives: rolling stock

Vectron Locomotives: Railpool’s Strategic Investment with Siemens Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Railpool and Siemens Mobility have entered into a significant agreement for the delivery of up to 250 locomotives, with Railpool initially calling up 70 Vectron locomotives. These locomotives, including multisystem and AC variants, will enhance Railpool’s operational flexibility … Read the full press release

Sustainable Transportation Milestone: EIB Allocates €400 Million for Croatia’s Railways

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €400 million contract with Croatia’s Ministry of Finance to support the country’s railway infrastructure and rolling stock upgrade. Part of a €900 million commitment, this financing aims to promote sustainable … Read the full press release

European Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) Expands Fleet with 200 Siemens Vectron Locomotives

(IN BRIEF) European Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) has signed a significant framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for the acquisition of up to 200 Vectron locomotives. These locomotives will be used in both passenger and freight services across Europe. ELL initially … Read the full press release

Alstom Unveils First of 106 New Trainsets for Singapore’s MRT System Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has unveiled the first of 106 new trainsets for Singapore’s MRT system upgrade. The trains, part of a major renewal program, will replace older trains that have been in service for nearly 30 years. Manufactured in China … Read the full press release

Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo) as part of a consortium to deliver the Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) for the Ontario Line, the new rapid transit line in Toronto, Canada

Group boosts presence in Canada with sustainable mobility project to reduce 28,000 vehicles from roads every day New orders outside Italy reach 90% year-to-date Webuild and Connect 6ix consortium partners to deliver Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) contract … Read the full press release

EBRD and Hyundai Rotem to provide certified training in the maintenance of transport infrastructure and rolling stock in Egypt

EBRD and Hyundai Rotem deliver training to 80 young Egyptians Certified training in maintenance of transport infrastructure and rolling stock Programme linked to the EBRD-financed €100 million Cairo Metro Line-II purchase of trains project (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 12-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

BERS e Hyundai Rotem per fornire formazione certificata nella manutenzione delle infrastrutture di trasporto e del materiale rotabile in Egitto

BERS e Hyundai Rotem offrono formazione a 80 giovani egiziani Formazione certificata in manutenzione di infrastrutture di trasporto e materiale rotabile Programma legato al progetto di acquisto di treni della linea II della metropolitana del Cairo, finanziato dalla BERS, da … Read the full press release

New delivery of Vectron AC locomotives for Switzerland reaffirms the high level of reliability and performance of Siemens Mobility’s Vectron platform

Siemens Mobility delivers Vectron AC locomotives Contract includes maintenance for eight years (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 15-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and availability and a separately managed company of Siemens AG, has … Read the full press release

La nouvelle livraison de locomotives Vectron AC pour la Suisse réaffirme le haut niveau de fiabilité et de performance de la plateforme Vectron de Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility livre des locomotives Vectron AC Le contrat comprend la maintenance pendant huit ans (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) MUNICH, 15-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redéfinissant la mobilité avec une infrastructure intelligente, la durabilité, l’expérience des passagers et la disponibilité … Read the full press release

World’s first digital passenger information system, developed by Siemens Mobility, to debut on Vienna metro system

Innovative digital passenger information and guidance system Dynamic visual information on the X-car ensures easy and convenient use (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 13-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and availability and a separately … Read the full press release

Alstom to build new production line for board transformers with EUR 10.5 million investment in Morocco

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN, 14-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom (EPA: ALO), a French multinational rolling stock manufacturer and leader in sustainable and green mobility solutions, has announced a EUR 10.5 million investment in Morocco for the development of a new 13 … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility and RazorSecure partner over rail cybersecurity monitoring solutions

Siemens Mobility extends its Railigent partner ecosystem Enhanced cybersecurity for guaranteed availability (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 12-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and availability and a separately managed company of Siemens AG, and … Read the full press release

BT’s new generation cloud-optimised connectivity solutions to upgrade Alstom’s global network

New BT managed network to support global leader’s smart mobility solutions and optimise connectivity to cloud (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 25-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BT announces that it will continue connecting Alstom’s global operations after signing a five-year contract with the … Read the full press release

DHL facilitates the transport of the largest order of rolling stock in the history of Hungary

DHL will manage the end-to-end transport of the coaches, each weighing 48 tons and measuring 24.5 metres in length. DHL Industrial Projects supports Dunakeszi Járműjavító Kft, owned by TMH International AG and Magyar Vagon Zrt, with the transport of passenger … Read the full press release

Hungarian state owned rail operator MÁV-START orders 21 additional Stadler KISS electrical multiple unit trains

(PRESS RELEASE) BUSSNANG, Switzerland, 8-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler announces order for 21 additional KISS electrical multiple unit trains valued at approx. 313 million euros. The contract was signed with Hungarian state owned passenger operator MÁV-START. A framework agreement for … Read the full press release

Alstom to present at Eurasia Rail from 10-12 April 2019 in Izmir, Turkey

Alstom’s booth B630 will be at hall B at the exhibition (PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN, France, 2-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom to participate at Eurasia Rail from 10-12 April 2019 in Izmir, Turkey. Eurasia Rail is one of the leading rolling … Read the full press release

CAF to present its new digital platform LeadMind at the Rolling Stock Maintenance 2018 summit in London

BEASAIN, Spain, 30-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF will take part in the next Rolling Stock Maintenance 2018 summit that will be held in London on December 4 and 5. This conference will present different practical case studies and experiences in saving … Read the full press release

Škoda Transportation acquires remaining 25% of Transtech; becomes the 100% owner of the only Scandinavian manufacturer of rolling stock in Finland

The Škoda Transportation Group became the 100% owner of the only Scandinavian manufacturer of rolling stock in Finland, the Transtech company. The majority stake in Transtech was purchased by Škoda in August 2015. The agreement to buy the remaining 25 … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank provides GBP 500 million to Transport for London (TfL) for Crossrail’s development

London, UK, 16-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank, Europe’s long-term lending institution, has agreed to provide up to GBP 500 million to Transport for London (TfL) under a new corporate facility to support the latest step in Crossrail’s development. The … Read the full press release

Polish PKP Cargo S.A. received €47 million loan from EIB to upgrade its rail fleet in Poland

Warsaw, Poland, Luxembourg, 05-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending PLN 200 million (EUR 47 million) to PKP Cargo S.A. for the upgrading of the rail fleet in Poland. The Bank has now supported rail investments in Poland for 23 years, promoting the … Read the full press release

CAF to attend Negocios Nos Trilhos 2013 Exhibition between 5 and 7 November in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Beasain, Spain, 14-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Caf Will Take Part In Negócios Nos Trilhos – Business On Rails (BOR) 2013 In Sao Paulo From 5 To 7 November Venue: Expo Center Norte – Pavilhão Vermelho / Red Pavilion. Sao Paulo, Brazil. Stand: B-30 CAF will … Read the full press release

Škoda Transportation signed EUR 110M contract with Deutsche Bahn to delivery six modern train sets to operate on Nurnberg – Ingolstadt – Munich railway track

Plzeň, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Representatives of the Škoda Transportation company and the German operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) signed a contract for the delivery of six modern train sets, amounting to 110 million euro. The vehicles will be operating in Bavaria on the … Read the full press release

EIB signs EUR 50M loan agreement with Lithuanian Railways

Vilnius, 4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Werner Hoyer, has signed a EUR 50 million loan agreement with Lithuanian Railways today for the acquisition of modern rolling stock. After the support for the upgrading of … Read the full press release