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.
Kazakhstan: ROLLINGSTOCK analysts offer a swift review covering different industry segments — freight and passenger transport, production of freight and passenger wagons, as well as locomotive manufacturing
China: The new train has been developed by CRRC specifically designed with older tourists in mind.
Colombia: The inaugural trainset arrived at the port of Cartagena on 2 September. It will soon be transported to Bogotá for a full series of static and dynamic tests.
Malaysia: Since late August, two six-car Class 94 ETS3 trains have been in commercial service on the 1,000 mm line connecting Kuala Lumpur and Johor. With a maximum speed of 140 km/h, the new rolling stock covers the 285 km route in 3.5 hours.
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.
International manufacturers continue to place emphasis on further development of energy-saving technologies, weight reduction and automation. Innovations are driven by large orders.
Hungary: The testing of the six-car DDEMU2 train is conducted by Rail-Tours, a subsidiary of the national operator MAV.
India: The fleet of three six-car trains was put into service on 10 August. The vehicles operate at 25-minute intervals on the 19.1 km long yellow line.
