China, France: The two largest players in the global rolling stock market both published full-year results in April and May.
Recent deals and tenders in the passenger rolling stock market.
Uzbekistan: The timeline was announced by Batyr Kotyrev, Alstom's Commercial Director for Western and Central Asia, at the "Railway Rolling Stock: Problems, Solutions and Prospects" conference held in Tashkent.
Contracts and deals in the locomotive markets.
France: Martin Sion assumed the role of Alstom CEO on 1 April, succeeding Henri Poupart-Lafarge. The Board of Directors approved the appointment in October 2025.
Recent deals and tenders in the urban rail transport market.
France, Canada: The deal between the French manufacturer and the American engine producer includes the purchase of the engineering, product and support capabilities used for the production and maintenance of hydrogen-powered trains.
France: MEL, the Lille metropolitan area transport company, received the five-section LRV in late March. After the upcoming trial runs, the vehicle will enter commercial service, which is planned for autumn.
UK: The country government is exploring options for the main specifications of the under-construction HS2 line. As the project requires more and more spending, the measures need to be taken to cut costs and shorten the delivery timelines.