The new geopolitical conditions are no longer having a major impact on the industry, as evidenced by the dynamics of changes in revenues and backlogs of orders of the major players in the rolling stock market.
Spain: The company inaugurates a reduction drive production line.
Efforts to increase train speeds continue unabated, with new countries, such as Russia, joining the exclusive club of manufacturers.
EU: The German-based rail consultancy estimates 2023 deliveries of intercity and night trains in continental Europe at €570 mln and locomotives at €90 mln.
Spain: The Spanish business media El Economista reports that negotiations are underway as the investment foundation CriteriaCaixa plans to engage the Czech manufacturer as a potential manufacturing partner.
The Spanish team of experts in cryogenics and gas chemistry and the Czech engineering company have announced their intention for further merger.
Spain: The first ten AVE trains have commenced operation between Madrid and Galicia and Asturias. These are the world’s first variable gauge trains with a max speed of 330 km/h. The prototype was unveiled in 2012, and the delivery was delayed by more than 3 years.
Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
Spain: Currently, the train is undergoing static tests at the plant in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Spain, where another two vehicles are being assembled.
