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November 21, 2025 | Fleet

French region orders more bi-mode trains from CAF

Grand Est has ordered new fleet to replace locomotive-hauled coaches.

August 29, 2025 | Fleet

RegioJet to order 34 bi-mode trains from Škoda

New trains are required following private operator’s win of Czech PSO contract.

July 1, 2025 | Fleet

US commuter operator orders battery locomotives

Siemens will supply New York’s MTA with 13 battery-electric locomotives.

February 3, 2025 | Fleet

Thailand plans $US 705.5m bi-mode order

New long-distance trains for State Railway of Thailand will combine diesel and battery propulsion.

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.

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