Germany: The authorities of the Hochtaunus district in the state of Hesse are highly critical of both the rolling stock and the technology, stressing that the faults have not been rectified for almost a year.
Russia: The new rolling stock, designed to operate on 750 mm lines, can be used for transportation of continuous welded rails, wheeled and tracked machinery, and other cumbersome loads.
France: Following the results of the tender, the Paris public transport administration, RATP, has placed an order with the Swiss manufacturer for 12 locomotives powered by third rail and batteries.
Kazakhstan: The national operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) and the locomotive builder have secured a $405 mln agreement for the supply of TE33A locomotives.
USA: The Utah Transit Authority has signed a contract with the Swiss manufacturer for the supply of up to 80 Citylink low-floor light rail vehicles.
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Belarus: Since Monday, the four-car trainset has been operating on the Green line’s 3.5 km section with four stations.
UK: At its Derby factory, the company is displaying mock-ups of full-size passenger cars with entrance areas and toilets. The cars are being developed in partnership with Hitachi Rail.
EU: The national operator OBB, Austria, is requesting a corresponding research, and Mitsubishi Electric has received an order from Siemens Mobility.
