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Hitachi Rail to build new production site in the US
22 March 2022
Hitachi Rail to build new production site in the US

USA: In first years, the site will produce metro cars in order to deliver it to Washington. The volume of investments should be to $70 mln USD.

Diesel locomotive supercapacitors allow RZD to save up to $4.8 mln USD annually
22 March 2022
Diesel locomotive supercapacitors allow RZD to save up to $4.8 mln USD annually

Russia: TEEMP supercapacitors as part of the automatic engine start-stop system are annually installed on 200 diesel locomotives of the national railway company.

Chinese and US manufacturers compete to supply battery locomotives to Brazil
21 March 2022
Chinese and US manufacturers compete to supply battery locomotives to Brazil

Brazil: The first battery-powered CRRC locomotive was delivered to the Vale mining company. At the same time, the Brazilian customer is already operating a similar EMD Joule vehicle, produced Progress Rail.

Skoda Transportation is preparing for hybrid train trials
21 March 2022
Skoda Transportation is preparing for hybrid train trials

Czech Republic: The manufacturer intends to start testing a two-car train with hybrid traction from batteries and catenary.

Less profit for Transmashholding in 2021
21 March 2022
Less profit for Transmashholding in 2021

Russia: The largest rolling stock manufacturer in Russia has published its 2021 financials. Amid negative economic effects caused by the coronavirus pandemic and inflation, the holding managed to end the year with a profit.

The largest private rolling stock plant is planned to be open in India
16 March 2022
The largest private rolling stock plant is planned to be open in India

India: Medho Servo Drives announced the completion of a plant in Telangana, which will specialise in the production of electric trains, locomotives, metro cars and monorail.

Siemens Mobility expands 3D printing of metal and plastic components
11 March 2022
Siemens Mobility expands 3D printing of metal and plastic components

Germany: The company's strategy is aimed at the development of additive manufacturing to provide spare parts for repair depots in all countries. Since 2013, Siemens Mobility has already produced over 13,000 parts by 3D printing.

TGM8А shunting locomotive: a legend revival?
10 March 2022
TGM8А shunting locomotive: a legend revival?

In the last five years, Sinara Transport Machines (STM) has supplied in total 81 locomotives of ТGМ8А and TGM8KM modifications to several foreign customers.

US concerned about import dependency on railway wheels
9 March 2022
US concerned about import dependency on railway wheels

USA: Logistical problems with imports from China and a sharp deterioration in relations between Russia and the United States amid events in Ukraine put the supply of wheels to American car builders at risk.