Indonesia: In July, the first batch of 13 GT38AC locomotives arrived from the plant in Muncie, United States, at the depot in Bandar Lampung.
Malaysia: Since late August, two six-car Class 94 ETS3 trains have been in commercial service on the 1,000 mm line connecting Kuala Lumpur and Johor. With a maximum speed of 140 km/h, the new rolling stock covers the 285 km route in 3.5 hours.
USA: The American manufacturer introduced a new technology, the EVO Advantage, for the overhaul of Evolution series locomotive engines that comply with Tier 3 and Tier 4 emission standards.
The Swiss manufacturer reported this in its financial results for the first half of 2025. The company also noted that it accounts for half of all battery-powered or hydrogen-powered trains ordered in Europe.
Belarus: A number of local media have made public the information about the upcoming agreement, but Stadler’s representative has given a comment, saying that the parties did not reach a deal.
USA: A fleet of five eleven-car Acela II trainsets has commenced operation on the route connecting Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., from 28 August.
Russia: The five-car 81-725.3/726.3/727.3 Ermak train was produced at the TMH plant in Mytishchi, with another four vehicles to be delivered by year-end.
The global trend towards the development of urban public transport is underscored by the debut and entry into service of new tram models in 2024.
Germany: According to local media reports citing company documents, Knorr-Bremse is considering cutting at least 700 jobs across the country.
