Experts from Krasnoyarsk Machine-Building Components, KMK, who have extensive experience in designing transport interiors, evaluated the solutions in terms of comfort, ease of use and durability.
19 May 2025
Experts from Krasnoyarsk Machine-Building Components, KMK, who have extensive experience in designing transport interiors, evaluated the solutions in terms of comfort, ease of use and durability.
UK: Transport for Wales, TfW, has commenced testing the first three-car Class 398 tram-train on the 170 km Valley line.
Iran: The national operator RAI has signed memoranda of understanding with two companies that would provide funds for purchases.
Japan: The passenger operator JR East has been testing high-speed cargo deliveries since 2023.
Russia: The trainset, which consists of the TEP70BS diesel locomotive, the EP2DM driving car and modified non-motor cars, is currently undergoing tests at the TMH plant in Demikhovo.
Czech Republic: The national operator ČD has announced a tender for the purchase of 133 trains and their 30-year maintenance for a total of CZK 84.5 bln (€3.3 bln) excluding VAT.
Italy: The two retrofitted ALn 668 self-propelled vehicles have been put in operation on the tourist lines Sulmona–Carpinone and Pergola–Fabriano.
India: The national operator, Indian Railways, reports that its three car and coach manufacturing plants built 7,134 units in FY2024, which runs from April 2024 to March 2025.
Vietnam: In late March, the country’s Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính declared a course for the rail industry sovereignty.