Azerbaijan: The national operator ADY has launched the new FLIRT trains on the route from Baku to Agstafa. The vehicles designated DŞ1 were delivered at the end of 2023 and have passed tests.
China, Malaysia: The first trainset was showed to the customer, the country’s Ministry of Transport, at the plant in Zhuzhou.
UK: Siemens Mobility has calculated this when considering the use of diesel- and hybrid-powered trains with its new Desiro Verve bi-mode trains.
Serbia: The presentation, attended by the country’s president Aleksandar Vučić, took place last week. As reported by 1520today, the rolling stock deliveries from China began in April.
Russia: The relevant Memorandum for five years was signed between TMH and the Federal Passenger Company (FPC, part of Russian Railways, RZD) within the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Russia: The details were revealed in an interview with Kommersant.
Russia: The train coach interior with chairs was showcased at the exhibition booth within the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Japan: The first four-car trainset has been delivered from the plant in the city of Higashiosaka to a Yao-based depot of the passenger operator Kintetsu.
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.
