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April 28, 2026 | Fleet

New DMUs for Lagos Red Line

Three eight-car diesel trains have been built by Chinese manufacturer CRRC Dalian.

February 26, 2026 | Fleet

Hungary’s MÁV seeks interest in DMU leasing contract

Operator opens market consultation to lease 68 trains for regional services.

April 16, 2025 | Fleet

Stadler wins narrow-gauge multiple-unit orders

Swiss manufacturer will supply trains to Italy and France as well as standard-gauge EMUs to Poland.

May 9, 2024 | Fleet

Dallas commuter operator tests new Stadler DMUs

Network testing precedes planned entry into service in late 2025.

January 16, 2023 | Tenders

Brazil’s Marcopolo Rail to supply DMUs for Chile

Contract heralds move into wider Latin American market.

October 28, 2022 | Infrastructure

San Bernardino Metrolink Arrow service begins operation

Extension operated mainly by Flirt DMUs is 14.4km long with four new stations.

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 6, 2021 | Technology

Showcase: ZF’s EcoWorld transmission saves fuel for DMUs

With its EcoWorld transmission, ZF has reduced fuel use and extended the life of drive cycles for DMUs.

March 1, 2021 | Fleet

Philippine National Railways terminates CRRC DMU contract

The contract was originally awarded to CRRC Zhuzhou in December 2019.

September 16, 2020 | Australia/NZ

Victoria orders a further 18 VLocity DMUs

THE Australian state of Victoria has exercised an option for a further 18 three-car VLocity DMUs from Bombardier Transportation worth $US 139m for use on regional lines.

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