Russia: The utility model patent was obtained by the company in early 2022. A key feature is the installation of photovoltaic solar modules along the sides of the shunting electric locomotive.
France: The manufacturer is appealing against Bombardier's breach of certain contractual provisions of the deal. In turn, the Canadian company will challenge the reduction in the cost of selling its railway industry division.
Germany: A joint presentation with Deutsche Bahn of a two-car train and a mobile trailer for hydrogen transportation took place at the manufacturer's plant in Krefeld.
China: The CRRC’s revenue in railway segment fell more than twice against the backdrop of a decrease in sales of multiple units.
EU: In 2021, the REUSE project by UIC to stimulate the railway equipment recycling was finalized. In turn, manufacturers are increasingly indicating the share of materials in the rolling stock that are recyclable.
Russia: In early 2022, STM handed over 162 new-generation hopper batchers to RZD, which should replace the serial railcars of VPM-770 model.
Portugal: Accusations leveled by Stadler and CAF could lead to a delay in the announcement of the winner of the country's biggest tender over the years.
UK: The necessity to prevent body cracking is identified in a report by the UK regulator ORR. It also proposes a six-year plan to modernise the cars of Hitachi Rail trains operating in the country.
Alexandr Polikarpov has joined the ROLLINGSTOCK Agency team. He will develop analytical, research and consulting projects, including the creation of databases on rolling stock markets.
