Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
22 April 2024
Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
USA: Following the sketches published last autumn, the California High-Speed Rail Authority, CHSRA, has released renderings of a dining car, family area, and bike storage in its future train on the Merced–Bakersfield line.
USA: The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has taken the decision to terminate a contract for 45 double-deck coaches.
Spain: The first batch comprises ten variable gauge AVE trains with 507 seats.
UK: In a statement, Nick Crossfield, Alstom UK & Ireland managing director, said that an order for 100–120 Aventra cars would maintain operations at the site until 2026, when the company will start fulfilling a contract for high-speed trains.
Russia: According to the national operator, the contract is worth RUB 12 bln (USD 128.2 mln).
Poland: This is the conclusion that Rynek Kolejowy made following an analysis of contracts for new passenger trains and locomotives signed in 2023.
Czechia: The eight-coach Viaggio Comfort train has been recently showcased at the main railway station in Prague.
Russia: The Scientific and Technical Council of the Russian national operator discussed the current status of the project, as reported by Gudok.