Chile: On 20 November, the shunter had its first commercial run on the 2.5 km line in the city of Antofagasta.
Czech Republic: The hybrid train project featuring a new powertrain configuration was presented at a press conference in Prague this autumn. ROLLINGSTOCK has compiled all publicly available information on the project.
Switzerland: Stadler has predictably appealed the outcome of the tender where SBB announced Siemens Mobility the winner.
China: The manufacturer has published a video demonstrating the stationary equipment installed at the Zhuzhou plant in China.
Saudi Arabia: The national operator SAR received the fleet of 18 trainsets in 2011–2016. The rolling stock was delivered by the Spanish manufacturer under three contracts valued at €305 mln in total.
Recent deals and tenders in the passenger rolling stock markets.
Latest deals and contracts in the LRV market.
France: According to the French outlet La Lettre, the manufacturer has disbanded its Alstom Hydrogen division, which was responsible for hydrogen traction development, with its staff reassigned to other departments.
Germany: The train modernisation was carried out at Alstom's Hennigsdorf plant.
