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First new Elizabeth line Class 345 leaves Alstom Derby factory for testing

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:47:54 +0000

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The first of ten additional Class 345 trains ordered for London’s Elizabeth line has officially left the production line at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane factory, marking a major milestone in the programme to expand capacity on Britain’s busiest railway service.

Trenord / MÁV / Länderbahn / Fondazione FS / Trenitalia / Forail

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:59:25 +0000

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Two new Trenord Caravaggio ETR 421 trains delivered from Reggio Calabria

Trenord has received two additional Caravaggio EMUs, ETR 421 units 080 and 081, built by Hitachi Rail Italy at its Reggio Calabria plant.

Renfe Alquiler / Metrans / DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung / HTR 412 / Certus / ETR 108

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:14:45 +0000

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Renfe Alquiler offers Class 334 diesel locomotives for lease

Renfe Alquiler is offering its Class 334 diesel-electric locomotives for lease, opening new opportunities for operators seeking high-speed non-electric traction.

Amtrak Airo / Trenitalia Tper / MÁV – ÖBB / Raildox / Coradia Max / Prorail

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:43:11 +0000

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First Amtrak Airo trainset arrives in Seattle

The first new Amtrak Airo trainset for the Amtrak Cascades has officially arrived in Seattle, marking a major milestone for the future of passenger rail in the Pacific Northwest.

207E / Nordic Re-Finance / BLS Rail / Alstom / CP / GTT

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:08:16 +0000

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Beacon Rail, Rail Polska expand 207E electric locomotive fleet

The fleet of Class 207E electric locomotives operated by Rail Polska has expanded further, with locomotives 207E 001 through 015 now observed in service.

VR Sverige / Alstom / Italo / Egypt / evb Logistik – Necoss / WFL

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:04:58 +0000

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VR Sverige retains Pågatågen contract in Skåne

VR Sverige AB has won the new contract to continue operating and maintaining Skånetrafiken’s Pågatågen network from December 2027.

ČD’s Pendolino fleet could return to seven units

Matej Plesko — Sun, 17 May 2026 17:33:27 +0000

ČD’s Pendolino fleet could return to seven units

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Czech company ČMŽO – elektronika has won the tender for the repair of two damaged coaches from Pendolino unit 680.006, which was involved in the fatal accident with diesel locomotive in Bohumín in June 2022.

Italy bets on hydrogen trains despite growing doubts across Europe

Lorenzo Pallotta — Sat, 16 May 2026 19:30:05 +0000

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Across Europe, the debate surrounding hydrogen trains is becoming increasingly heated.

Västtrafik / GB Railfreight / ÖBB / SNCB / London Northwestern Railway / Cercanías – Rodalies

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:34:41 +0000

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First Avelia Stream Nordic X80 delivered to Västtrafik

The first Alstom Avelia Stream Nordic X80 regional trains have now been delivered to Västtrafik in Sweden.

8 years since the order: X80 finally in traffic!

Oliver Karlsson — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:26:54 +0000

Västtrafik’s new X80 trains enter passenger service in western Sweden

Västtrafik’s long-awaited X80 regional trains officially entered passenger service on 11.05.2026, marking the beginning of a major fleet renewal programme across western Sweden.