EU: The European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE) has called on the European Commission to make several amendments to the public procurement rules.
History and current status of the high-speed rolling stock development in the world. The in-depth review by Alexander Polikarpov, Cofounder and Managing partner of ROLLINGSTOCK Agency.
The global trend towards the development of urban public transport is underscored by the debut and entry into service of new tram models in 2024.
Czech Republic: The company has delivered the third variant of its hydrogen-powered train, the hybrid Regiolis H2, to the VUZ test facility in Velim for certification trials.
France: The seven-car low-floor Urbos 100X was unveiled at the depot of the French city’s operator Régie des Transports Métropolitains.
France: The five-car low-floor tram was presented at the depot of the city transport operator Keolis Besançon Mobilités.
France: The manufacturer has posted a video showcasing the vinyl wrapping of the head car at its Belfort plant. The intermediary cars are produced at another French facility, in La Rochelle.
France: Eight-car single- and double-deck trains have begun carrying passengers on the Marseille–Toulon–Nice route.
France: The technology provides for automatic coupling and decoupling of rolling stock while in motion, at speeds of up to 120 km/h.