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March 1, 2024 | Fleet

Newag wins €301m order for Polish EMUs

The Polish manufacturer will supply 26 Impuls 2 EMUs to Silesian Railways by 2026.

February 29, 2024 | Metros

Tender announced for Ulaanbaatar metro

The $US 1.3bn project for a 17.7km new line could be completed by 2030.

February 28, 2024 | Locomotives

Cargounit signs deals for up to 100 Siemens locomotives

Two contracts with Siemens Mobility will see 40 locomotives delivered from 2025.

February 28, 2024 | Policy

HS2 funding reallocated to local transport

British government announces £4.7bn originally allocated to the cancelled Manchester section of HS2 will be available for local transport projects including light rail.

February 27, 2024 | Financial

A new leasing model for Europe?

Siemens’ decision to set up a subsidiary dedicated to short-term leasing of multiple-units could herald the start of a new way of procuring rolling stock.

February 27, 2024 | Fleet

More ex-German diesel railcars for Czech regions

A total of 11 RS1 RegioShuttle railcars from Germany will be refurbished for use in the Czech Republic.

February 26, 2024 | Freight

China to track double Zhundong - Hami Naomao Lake line

Work on the 399km heavy haul line will start later this year and is due for completion in 2025.

February 25, 2024 | Infrastructure

ÖBB constructs Austria’s first agri-pv installation for green traction power

Solar panels will directly feed neighbouring catenary with 15kV 16.7Hz ac.

February 24, 2024 | Freight

Afghanistan - Uzbekistan line reconstruction starts

Damaged 75km line due to be repaired within three months at cost of $US 6.3m.

February 22, 2024 | Financial

PT KAI takes Chinese loans for Whoosh cost overrun

China Development Bank makes two loans to PT KAI totalling $US 448m after costs for Indonesia’s first high-speed line mushroom.

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