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Canada: The operator Cando Rail & Terminals has completed the retrofit of the four-axle SW1200 locomotive, produced by American EMD in 1955. The vehicle’s key feature is its operability at temperatures of -40 °C.
Kazakhstan: Shota Abkhazava, TEXOL Group’s founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced that information in his interview with the local TV channel Atameken Business.
Germany: Following the tender announced back in early 2023, the Westfalen-Lippe transport authority NWL has signed a contract with the German manufacturer for the delivery of 61 battery-electric trains.
Netherlands: The low-floor tram has been delivered to the city operator HTM. Testing of the bi-directional vehicle will commence shortly, with entry into service expected in 2026.
Spain: The company has secured a €80 mln R&D loan from the European Investment Bank. CAF intends to use the loan for digitalisation and autonomous solutions, improving energy efficiency, and reducing emissions.
Denmark, Germany: The necessary approvals for coaches have been granted by the Danish Rail Agency Trafikstyrelsen, Germany’s Federal Railway Authority, and the European Union Agency for Railways.
Poland: Activities will start after certification of another new EMU for operations at a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
India: The state-owned company and one of the country’s largest freight car builders have signed an agreement establishing a joint venture.
Russia: Since 10 September, the single-car 71-911EM Lvyonok-Moskva trams from PC Transport Systems (PC TS) have been operating using their onboard energy storage system.