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USA: Stadler showcased the train, based on its FLIRT Akku platform, at the APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago from 4 to 7 October. It is expected to enter service in 2028 on a 26.4 km section of Metra's Rock Island District commuter line.
Vietnam: The French manufacturer has come to the relevant agreement with Vinhomes, part of Vingroup and the general contractor for Hanoi’s metro. A total of 200 five-car Metropolis trains are due to be produced for the Vietnamese capital, according to the deal.
Denmark: Hitachi Rail has signed a contract with the national operator DSB to supply supporting systems for Copenhagen's 170 km S-tog suburban rail network. The systems will support GoA4 unattended operation of a fleet of 226 trains.
Recent deals and tenders in the urban rail transport market.
Denmark: The national passenger operator DSB has reported low reliability for its Talgo trains in its monthly report. In the first eight months of this year, its EuroCity-branded Talgo 230 trains covered an average of just 5,200 km between failures.
Norway: The Spanish manufacturer has unveiled a video demonstrating the Alive Depot system, introduced at the facilities of Sporveien, the Norwegian capital’s operator.
Switzerland: The first SBB FV-Dosto double-deck train (TWINDEXX platform, Swiss class RABe 502) with converted bogies returned to passenger service on 30 September. National operator SBB carried out the work in 2025 using technology developed by Alstom.
Azerbaijan: National operator ADY has released a video of its new six-axle (Co-Co) AC50 freight locomotives. It shows the exterior, including the fuel tank, the driver's cab, the equipment layout and the locomotives being coupled for multiple-unit operation.
Switzerland: The manufacturer has signed the relevant contract with the local operator MVR. The value of the deal, which provides for the supply of two Hem 4/4 locomotives, is not disclosed.