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Brookville trams with energy storage will start operating in Tempe in May
16 May 2022
Brookville trams with energy storage will start operating in Tempe in May

USA: At the end of May, a line is to be put into operation in the city of Tempe, along which 6 three-section Liberty NXT trams manufactured by Brookville, equipped with an on-board energy storage system, will begin to run.

Russian Railways has patented a solar-powered shunting locomotive
13 May 2022
Russian Railways has patented a solar-powered shunting locomotive

Russia: The utility model patent was obtained by the company in early 2022. A key feature is the installation of photovoltaic solar modules along the sides of the shunting electric locomotive.

Alstom sues for breach of Bombardier takeover agreement terms
11 May 2022
Alstom sues for breach of Bombardier takeover agreement terms

France: The manufacturer is appealing against Bombardier's breach of certain contractual provisions of the deal. In turn, the Canadian company will challenge the reduction in the cost of selling its railway industry division.

Siemens Mobility introduced the first Mireo Plus H hydrogen train
11 May 2022
Siemens Mobility introduced the first Mireo Plus H hydrogen train

Germany: A joint presentation with Deutsche Bahn of a two-car train and a mobile trailer for hydrogen transportation took place at the manufacturer's plant in Krefeld.

CRRC registers record quarterly revenue drop in 5 years
5 May 2022
CRRC registers record quarterly revenue drop in 5 years

China: The CRRC’s revenue in railway segment fell more than twice against the backdrop of a decrease in sales of multiple units.

The significance of rolling stock recyclability is growing
4 May 2022
The significance of rolling stock recyclability is growing

EU: In 2021, the REUSE project by UIC to stimulate the railway equipment recycling was finalized. In turn, manufacturers are increasingly indicating the share of materials in the rolling stock that are recyclable.

The 19-6940 hopper batcher as a tool to increase the efficiency of track works
29 April 2022
The 19-6940 hopper batcher as a tool to increase the efficiency of track works

Russia: In early 2022, STM handed over 162 new-generation hopper batchers to RZD, which should replace the serial railcars of VPM-770 model.

Global manufacturers accused each other in competition for the EMU contract in Portugal
27 April 2022
Global manufacturers accused each other in competition for the EMU contract in Portugal

Portugal: Accusations leveled by Stadler and CAF could lead to a delay in the announcement of the winner of the country's biggest tender over the years.

More than 1,700 Hitachi Rail cars need modernisation due to identified defects
27 April 2022
More than 1,700 Hitachi Rail cars need modernisation due to identified defects

UK: The necessity to prevent body cracking is identified in a report by the UK regulator ORR. It also proposes a six-year plan to modernise the cars of Hitachi Rail trains operating in the country.