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Stadler Rail moves part of production from Belarus to Poland and Switzerland
25 March 2022
Stadler Rail moves part of production from Belarus to Poland and Switzerland

Belarus: The manufacturer notes that this is a forced measure, as the site will face a shortage of electronic and electrical products due to EU sanctions against Belarus amid the situation in Ukraine.

Siemens Mobility unveils mock-up of new generation Inspiro metro trains for London
24 March 2022
Siemens Mobility unveils mock-up of new generation Inspiro metro trains for London

UK: A mock-up of the head car was shown at the Siemens Mobility plant in Goole. It is planned to produce 47 Inspiro trains at the site, but the implementation of the contract depends on the prospects for public funding.

Rolling stock adhesive joints standard began to be developed in Russia
24 March 2022
Rolling stock adhesive joints standard began to be developed in Russia

Russia: Ural Locomotives received EU certificate for the relevant assembly technology, and also initiated the development of a domestic standard as part of the UIRE standardization program.

Hitachi Rail to build new production site in the US
22 March 2022
Hitachi Rail to build new production site in the US

USA: In first years, the site will produce metro cars in order to deliver it to Washington. The volume of investments should be to $70 mln USD.

Diesel locomotive supercapacitors allow RZD to save up to $4.8 mln USD annually
22 March 2022
Diesel locomotive supercapacitors allow RZD to save up to $4.8 mln USD annually

Russia: TEEMP supercapacitors as part of the automatic engine start-stop system are annually installed on 200 diesel locomotives of the national railway company.

Chinese and US manufacturers compete to supply battery locomotives to Brazil
21 March 2022
Chinese and US manufacturers compete to supply battery locomotives to Brazil

Brazil: The first battery-powered CRRC locomotive was delivered to the Vale mining company. At the same time, the Brazilian customer is already operating a similar EMD Joule vehicle, produced Progress Rail.

Skoda Transportation is preparing for hybrid train trials
21 March 2022
Skoda Transportation is preparing for hybrid train trials

Czech Republic: The manufacturer intends to start testing a two-car train with hybrid traction from batteries and catenary.

Less profit for Transmashholding in 2021
21 March 2022
Less profit for Transmashholding in 2021

Russia: The largest rolling stock manufacturer in Russia has published its 2021 financials. Amid negative economic effects caused by the coronavirus pandemic and inflation, the holding managed to end the year with a profit.

The largest private rolling stock plant is planned to be open in India
16 March 2022
The largest private rolling stock plant is planned to be open in India

India: Medho Servo Drives announced the completion of a plant in Telangana, which will specialise in the production of electric trains, locomotives, metro cars and monorail.