USA: The first three two-car trainsets have been put in operation on the metro line of the city.
Italy: Trenitalia has released a video showcasing Hitachi Rail’s forthcoming battery-hybrid train, similar to the existing tri-mode Blues but without a diesel engine.
UK: Last week, the first five-car Aurora train entered passenger service on the route between Sheffield and London.
UK: On 4 October, Hitachi Rail hosted a Railway 200 ‘Open Day’ at its site, marking 200 years since the birth of the modern railway.
Italy: On 2 September, the first eight-car trainset had its inaugural run on the Rome–Naples line.
History and current status of the high-speed rolling stock development in the world. The in-depth review by Alexander Polikarpov, Cofounder and Managing partner of ROLLINGSTOCK Agency.
USA: The new 28,500 m2 facility in Hagerstown will be able to produce up to 20 cars per month.
International manufacturers continue to place emphasis on further development of energy-saving technologies, weight reduction and automation. Innovations are driven by large orders.
UK: The Japanese company has concluded a deal to acquire Omnicom from the international group Balfour Beatty.
