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India: Modernised by the national operator Indian Railways, the eight-car trainset had its inaugural run on the 63 km Sabarmati–Mahesana line on 27 September. Since January, the vehicle has been in trial operation with passengers in the west of the country.
RITES, the export arm of national operator Indian Railways, has announced the opening of a branch in South Africa. The move follows a preliminary agreement with the company Volantis to supply 10 mainline diesel locomotives for $35.8 mln.
Recent tenders and deliveries in the locomotive markets.
India: Plants of Indian Railways will build and maintain all Vande Metro EMUs ordered for Mumbai, under a project worth INR 192.9 bln ($2 bln). The contract covers 2,856 cars in total plus 35 years of maintenance.
India: The INNOPROM series of large-scale industrial exhibitions continues to expand its footprint. Having already visited Riyadh, Tashkent and Minsk, one of the sector’s biggest event brands arrives in New Delhi on 9–11 September.
India: Manufacturer Rail Coach Factory, part of national operator Indian Railways, has built a 19-coach rake at its Kapurthala plant. The coaches have been tailored to Bangladesh Railway’s requirements.
Recent rolling stock introductions around the world.
India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Namo Green Rail trainset on 17 July. Made up of two power cars and eight passenger cars, the train has begun service on the 89 km line between Jind and Sonipat.
TMH Corporate University launched a dedicated rolling stock production programme in late 2025 for engineers arriving from the Indian Kinet RS.