Austria: After many years of testing the DDEMU2 EMUs in the EU, it has been announced that their certification process is nearing completion. The news provoked a wave of criticism from Austria’s railway industry and labour authorities.
Lithuania: The Swiss manufacturer and national passenger operator LTG Link showcased a five-car set at Vilnius station.
Germany: The train has been equipped with automation systems, sensors and cameras at the manufacturer’s test and validation centre in Wegberg-Wildenrath.
Spain: The national operator Renfe has confirmed to business publication El Economista that it has received all five affected trainsets.
South Korea: The country's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport reported the news.
Türkiye: The news has been announced by Abdulkadir Uraloglu, Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure. The 15,000 m2 production and testing facility is being built within the Sakarya plant.
Spain: The five-car train was presented at Alstom's facility in Santa Perpètua de la Mogoda, Spain, where it is currently undergoing static and dynamic testing.
Russia: Two five-car trainsets have started operation on the route Yekaterinburg–Druzhinino–Krasnoufimsk. As reported, the rolling stock is scheduled for running every day.
USA: Dallas Area Rapid Transit has launched eight Stadler FLIRT DMUs on the Silver Line, a 42-kilometre route with ten stations connecting seven communities to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.