Italy: A decree-law establishing Rosco, a new state-owned rolling stock leasing company, is due to be submitted for approval to Italy’s Council of Ministers this month.
Mexico: A fleet of 12 two-car TEG-23 trainsets has been operating in the Mexican city since mid-December 2025.
Germany: A prototype rail repair robot has been jointly developed by Robel Rail Automation, a subsidiary of German holding Robel, and Japanese robotics company FANUC.
Recent deals and tenders in the metro train market.
Czeck Republic: The national operator ČD and the private Leo Express have issued framework tenders for the purchase of up to 161 hybrid trainsets.
Canada: The rolling stock was unveiled in early January at a maintenance centre in Toronto.
Recent deals and tenders in the urban rail transport market.
Russia: On 16 January, the Moskva 2024 trainset ready for unattended operation was presented to Vladimir Putin at the capital’s metro depot Aminyevckoye.
India: On 17 January, two 16-car trainsets commenced commercial service on the 972 km route between Guwahati and Howrah.