Germany: The first four-car Stadler JK metro train has started passenger service on Berlin's U2 line. Stadler plans to deliver an additional 140 cars to BVG, the German capital's operator, by the end of the year.
USA: The new 28,500 m2 facility in Hagerstown will be able to produce up to 20 cars per month.
Colombia: The inaugural trainset arrived at the port of Cartagena on 2 September. It will soon be transported to Bogotá for a full series of static and dynamic tests.
Russia: Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has launched the single-car Lvyonok 71-911EM tram on route 10 under the experimental legal regime.
Russia: The five-car 81-725.3/726.3/727.3 Ermak train was produced at the TMH plant in Mytishchi, with another four vehicles to be delivered by year-end.
The global trend towards the development of urban public transport is underscored by the debut and entry into service of new tram models in 2024.
India: The three-car Metropolis train was unveiled by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
International manufacturers continue to place emphasis on further development of energy-saving technologies, weight reduction and automation. Innovations are driven by large orders.
Germany: The fleet of four three-car ForCity Plus 47T was launched in the German city. The rest 18 ordered vehicles are to be deployed by the end of 2026.
