China: According to the producer’s annual report, revenues from the segment fell by almost 30% in 2022 compared to CNY 41 bln ($6.4 bln) in 2021.
India: 10 such vehicle kits are all ready and scheduled for delivery between May and June.
US: Major American manufacturers are working on several series of locomotives which are expected to reduce significantly emissions compared to conventional diesel traction.
Russia: TR EAEU 001/2011 certification for mass production of these cars was obtained in February and March. The manufacturer claims a number of improvements in technical characteristics regarding the 19-1244 hopper of the previous generation.
US: Operators are advised by USDOT to speed up the purchase or refurbishment of tank cars for the transportation of Class 3 flammable liquids to DOT-117/DOT-117R safety standards. Approximately 8% of the tank fleet in North America may require renewal.
China: Zhao Hongwei, the chief engineer at the China Academy of Railway Sciences, told in her interview with China.com.cn about the major tasks to solve when creating a train with the highest operating speed of 400 km/h.
India: B.G. Mallya, General Manager of ICF, spoke about the plans for the production of the domestically developed electric train in an interview with Financial Express.
Russia: This year is expected to see the launch of production of the 3ES8 electric, 3TE28 and TEM23 diesel locomotives, and EMKA2 catenary and battery-powered shunter.
South Korea: The producers made bids in a tender for 17 eight-car EMU-320 trains announced by the national operator Korail.
