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March 21, 2023 | Locomotives

Trenitalia signs contract for 50 locomotives

Framework agreement with Stadler includes an initial call-off order for 13.

December 2, 2022 | Infrastructure

Tesmec to supply RFI with bi-mode infrastructure maintenance vehicles

Tesmec will supply a total of 44 vehicles for €109m.

October 13, 2022 | Technology

Batteries and digitalisation key in Hitachi’s growth strategy

Hitachi Rail has steadily grown its presence in the European market in recent years. CEO Andrew Barr updates Kevin Smith on the manufacturer’s progress in an interview at InnoTrans in Berlin.

March 22, 2022 | Fleet

TPE plans to buy more new trains

New fleets would realise opportunities created by Trans-Pennine route upgrade

January 24, 2022 | Fleet

FirstGroup issues tender for bi-mode locomotives

The new locomotives would replace traction at two operators.

December 1, 2021 | Fleet

Italian government confirms new trains for Southern Italy

The €200m investment will include hydrogen bi-mode trains and night train coaches.

September 17, 2021 | Europe

British government to investigate air quality standards following diesel train research

Nitrogen oxide levels up to 13-times higher than those next to major London roads found on new-build trains.

September 11, 2021 | Europe

Czech Railways issues market consultation on alternative power

Hydrogen, batteries and electric power all to be considered by ČD.

February 19, 2020 | Fleet

Lower Silesian Railways to order first Polish bi-mode trains

POLISH operator Lower Silesian Railways (KD) has announced plans to purchase six bi-mode electro-diesel trains - the first in Poland - as part of a broader fleet expansion.

November 1, 2019 | Fleet

First bi-mode trains in Italy enter service

THREE bi-mode Flirt BMUs entered service on the Aosta - Turin line in the Valle d'Aosta region early last month, the first bi-mode trains to operate in Italy.

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