USA: Tariffs on imports adopted by the second Trump administration will affect all economic domains, including rolling stock. Though, further development of this domain in the USA today depends above all on the preservation of the extensive government support.
USA: The MDOT Maryland Transit Administration has announced that the testing of eight five-car LRVs on a 1.6 km section in the city of Glenarden has begun.
The four-car trainset was delivered from the plant in Beasain, Spain, to Nässjö, Sweden. Before its launch in 2026, it is to have a trial run of at least 20,000 km on the national network.
Spain: A full-scale mock-up of a head car will be displayed at Plaza de Colón till late April, featuring a passenger interior with seats and areas for wheelchairs.
Germany: The approval was granted by the Federal Railway Authority EBA after a delay caused by changes in the country’s technical regulation. Trial runs and personnel training will begin in the near future.
France: The seven-car double-sided Urbos 100X was exhibited at the CEMH operations centre. The tram will now have a 1,500 km trial run across the city before being commissioned on Line 5 on 20 December.
Poland: This is what Jacek Jaśkowiak, the mayor of Poznan, told the news portal Transport Publiczny.
Netherlands: The design of the upcoming four-car Civity train has been presented by the Dutch national operator NS.
Belgium: The national railway company SNCB has chosen a Spanish manufacturer as a supplier of choice.
