Czech Republic: The hybrid train project featuring a new powertrain configuration was presented at a press conference in Prague this autumn. ROLLINGSTOCK has compiled all publicly available information on the project.
Czechia: On 24 November, the four-car trainset was presented at the Plzeň plant. The EMU is expected to arrive in Bulgaria in January.
EU: Austrian Transport Minister Peter Hanke announced that the relevant initiative would be submitted to the European Commission before the end of the year.
Czech Republic: On 3 November, a fleet of seven ForCity Plus Praha 52T trams began passenger operation on Line 12, having previously covered the required 40,000 km on test.
EU: Michael Peter, head of Siemens Mobility, has stated this position to the Rynek Kalejowy, Polish news agency.
Czech Republic: A four-car trainset has been presented at the company’s factory in Plzeň.
EU: The European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) has called on the European Commission to make several amendments to the public procurement rules.
Czech Republic: A hybrid locomotive capable of operating from both battery power and overhead lines has been delivered to the VUZ test centre in Velim.
Czech Republic: The company has delivered the third variant of its hydrogen-powered train, the hybrid Regiolis H2, to the VUZ test facility in Velim for certification trials.
