Georgia: Prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze presented the plans at a government session on 8 April. According to him, Georgian Railway intends to acquire 50 locomotives, 1,500 wagons and 10 passenger trains.
Hungary: The exterior and interior renderings of the IC+NEO seating coaches were presented at the Hungarian Railways 360° conference held in Budapest.
France: A four-car Class B 82500 dual-mode electro-diesel multiple unit began carrying passengers on the Meaux–La Ferté-Milon branch of Transilien Line P on April 8.
Russia: Both parties made an official announcement of the deal, following a February preliminary agreement on the order valued at more than RUB 400 bln (USD 5.2 bln).
India: Kinet Railway Solutions, the joint venture between Russia’s TMH and India’s Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), has announced completion of the first body for the head coach.
Czech Republic: The two-car 844 DMU has been refurbished by DPOV, a subsidiary of the national operator ČD.
Recent deals and tenders in the passenger rolling stock markets.
Australia: Two six-car Civity sets are currently undergoing testing on both electrified and non-electrified lines. This includes checks of catenary-powered and diesel modes at top speeds of 130 km/h and 160 km/h.
UK: The country government is exploring options for the main specifications of the under-construction HS2 line. As the project requires more and more spending, the measures need to be taken to cut costs and shorten the delivery timelines.
