One of the main trends in railway transport in recent years is replacing diesel engines with alternative ones. As all major manufacturers are responsive to market demands, they develop rolling stock on alternative traction.
Russia: A train operator controlled two Lastochka EMUs one-by-one and via 4G from the traffic control centre of the MCC urban rail system.
India: 10 such vehicle kits are all ready and scheduled for delivery between May and June.
Russia: This year is expected to see the launch of production of the 3ES8 electric, 3TE28 and TEM23 diesel locomotives, and EMKA2 catenary and battery-powered shunter.
Russia: It is planned to certify the ES104 electric train in 2023, which will be an analogue of Lastochkas of the ES2G series, as well as to approve the ES105 bi-mode EMU which will replace the ES1P model.
Russia: New machines should enhance efficiency of snow-plow on the Russian Railways network.
Russia: Remputmash, a Kaluga-based company of STM, received approval under TR EAEU 001/2011. According to Viktor Voronovich, CEO of the Federal Freight company, FFC considers purchasing 720 container flatcars.
Russia: The plant has prepared a development plan, which should allow to increase the new electric trains as well as high-speed trains production by more than 35%.
Russia: A prototype is planned to be presented in 2023. The preliminary work results obtained in partnership with the Skoda Group will be implemented in the tram.
