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July 9, 2026 | Freight

British middle mile freight trials success

New operator GoExpress concludes tests running intermodal services at up to 145km/h.

February 13, 2025 | Australia/NZ

First train runs on Auckland’s City Rail Link

Test train successfully completes 3km journey under Auckland city centre.

September 4, 2024 | Australia/NZ

First test runs on Perth network extension

Trial running begins on Metronet’s Morley - Ellenbrook line.

April 21, 2024 | Europe

FCH2Rail hydrogen train tested in Portugal

The hydrogen and battery bi-mode train ran on the Minho line on its first test runs outside Spain.

April 16, 2024 | Fleet

Talgo starts deliveries of Avril high-speed trains to Renfe

Spanish national operator has ordered 30 gauge-changing Avril trains.

March 14, 2024 | Europe

Spanish hydrogen-powered demonstrator completes running trials

The FCH2RAIL hydrogen multiple-unit has finished extensive testing in Spain.

February 11, 2024 | Fleet

British fast-charging battery train starts trial runs

The two-car train has started test running on the national network ahead of regular non-passenger operation later this spring.

May 26, 2023 | High-speed

November handover for Renfe’s first Avril high-speed trains

Manufacturer Talgo expects to complete approvals process by this date.

June 1, 2021 | Fleet

Talgo Avril reaches 363km/h on test run

Talgo achieves a milestone in the commissioning of its fleet of Avril trains for Spanish national operator Renfe.

December 20, 2017 | Rolling stock

Algerian bi-mode train on test at Velim

ALSTOM has starting dynamic testing at the Velim test track in the Czech Republic of the first Coradia Polyvalent bi-mode - diesel and 25kV electric - trains for Algerian State Railways (SNTF).

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