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Switzerland: Testing of two seven-section vehicles delivered in February is set to begin shortly in the Swiss city.
India: Under a new plan from the country's Ministry of Railways, between 2026 and 2030 the fleet of national operator Indian Railways will be expanded by 88 Vande Bharat trains with seating accommodation.
Contracts and deals in the locomotive markets.
Switzerland, Italy: The television programme Rail One has posted footage of the trains in service on its social media channels.
Russia: The two-section passenger locomotive started running on the Moscow–St Petersburg line on 21 May, and on its first trip it hauled the Nevsky Express.
Russia: The Ust-Katav Car-Building Plant has confirmed to ROLLINGSTOCK that the rolling-stock supply contract under this order has been signed with Sberbank Leasing.
Sweden: The three-car units have begun carrying passengers in limited service, with driver and staff training underway. Full commercial service is scheduled to start in July.
Italy: The trial was carried out by the Japanese manufacturer together with Italian infrastructure manager RFI and operator Trenitalia.
Thailand: The country has recently announced plans to develop its own multiple-unit rolling stock, and in 2023 the country unveiled its first passenger coach to be built domestically in 40 years.