6+
Recent deals and tenders in the passenger rolling stock markets.
Spain: Talgo and the national operator Renfe have signed an agreement to upgrade the bogies of 15 trainsets originally built for standard gauge (1,435 mm).
Spain: Chairman José Antonio Jainaga of the manufacturer made the announcement at this year's first shareholders' meeting.
Sweden: The Spanish manufacturer has signed a framework agreement with the country's transport administration, Trafikverket.
Spain: By the 2030s, Talgo plans to develop a new HSR platform, which will be a more energy-efficient successor to the Avril train featuring a maximum operating speed of 330 km/h.
Saudi Arabia: The contract for the supply of the rolling stock to the national operator SAR has been signed between the Spanish manufacturer and the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services.
Germany: The first locomotive-hauled set from Deutsche Bahn's fleet began operating on the Copenhagen–Hamburg route over the weekend. The launch comes two years later than originally planned.
Denmark, Germany: Since early November, two locomotive-hauled trainsets have been running on the Copenhagen–Hamburg line, served by the Danish national operator DSB.
Spain: The national operator Renfe has confirmed to business publication El Economista that it has received all five affected trainsets.