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.
Austria: ROLLINGSTOCK examines each stage of production at the Linz site.
Austria: PJM, the local system specialist for rail vehicles, states that it has completed all the necessary steps needed for the approval of the InnoBogie.
EU: Michael Peter, head of Siemens Mobility, has stated this position to the Rynek Kalejowy, Polish news agency.
EU: The European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) has called on the European Commission to make several amendments to the public procurement rules.
The global trend towards the development of urban public transport is underscored by the debut and entry into service of new tram models in 2024.
USA, Austria: Wabtec has announced the acquisition of Austria-based Frauscher Sensor Technology Group from France’s Delachaux Group for €675 mln.
Austria: Stadler has presented the first six-car double-deck KISS train for OBB, manufactured at its plant in St. Margrethen, Switzerland.
Austria: The company is preparing to launch a prototype of such freight car.