History and current status of the high-speed rolling stock development in the world. The in-depth review by Alexander Polikarpov, Cofounder and Managing partner of ROLLINGSTOCK Agency.
2 October 2025
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History and current status of the high-speed rolling stock development in the world. The in-depth review by Alexander Polikarpov, Cofounder and Managing partner of ROLLINGSTOCK Agency.
Kazakhstan: As part of Central Asia’s key transport and logistics exhibition, the organisers have prepared a comprehensive schedule of business activities.
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.
India: The state-owned company and one of the country’s largest freight car builders have signed an agreement establishing a joint venture.
Kazakhstan: Central Asia’s premier transport and logistics exhibition will be held from 30 September to 2 October in Almaty.
Poland: The management board of a repair plant belonging to the US railcar manufacturing holding has announced its closure, resulting in the dismissal of 161 people late in October.
According to Stadler, its American subsidiary currently generates between 70% and 80% of value added in the US in accordance with the requirements of the Buy America Act.
Germany: According to local media reports citing company documents, Knorr-Bremse is considering cutting at least 700 jobs across the country.
Germany: Vollert filed for insolvency at the Heilbronn District Court in July 2025. Just a few weeks before this filing, the company had secured two major new contracts, but was unable to utilise bank guarantees to fulfill these orders.