Germany: Designed for monitoring track conditions, the vehicle can accommodate up to four people in its two cabins. Upon customer request, it can be upgraded for remote control or full automation.
Austria: A fleet of four six-car double-decker EMUs has entered passenger service on routes connecting Vienna with Salzburg and Linz.
Recent deals, tenders and deliveries in the locomotive markets.
Estonia, Latvia: The first public demonstration of the work of the upgraded diesel locomotive was conducted just a few days ago at the Tapa railway depot in Estonia.
Ireland: According to Irish Rail, the Li-Ion traction batteries of X’trapolis trains showed reliability issues during tests.
Uzbekistan: National operator Uzbekistan Temir Yollari has presented its rolling stock renewal strategy for 2026–2030 to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Deals and tenders in the passenger rolling stock markets.
Sweden: The Czech manufacturer has won a framework tender to supply 31 electric multiple units.
EU: Austrian Transport Minister Peter Hanke announced that the relevant initiative would be submitted to the European Commission before the end of the year.