Portugal: The capital’s metro operator has shared a video featuring the process of the vehicle’s manufacturing at the Valencia site, Spain. Delivered to Lisbon in August, the first train is now undergoing testing.
Portugal: The winner is Swiss Stadler, which has already announced its signing a framework contract with the Portuguese capital’s metro operator for the manufacture and supply of up to 36 three-car units.
EU: So says Railtarget, citing the report, received from the partnership of major operators and rolling stock manufacturers, Europe’s Rail.
EU: The German-based rail consultancy estimates 2023 deliveries of intercity and night trains in continental Europe at €570 mln and locomotives at €90 mln.
EU: The goal is to commence equipping the entire European freight fleet of 500,000 cars with digital automatic coupling, DAC, in 2028, despite criticism.
Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
EU: GATX Rail Europe has announced that all leasing contracts will include the Basic Telematics Package to track the location of railcars online at no additional cost from March.
EU: According to the Israeli company, its Main Line is now certified to comply with key EU railway standards.
Portugal: The tram was launched seven months behind schedule due to numerous problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
