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The editorial team of ROLLINGSTOCK Agency has analysed the main market developments of recent years and identified key trends in rolling stock technology in recent times.
TEXOL Group is capitalising by creating a new railcar manufacturing hub in Atyrau, including in-house engineering and testing centres designed to enhance Kazakhstan’s rail industry self-sufficiency.
USA: The new 28,500 m2 facility in Hagerstown will be able to produce up to 20 cars per month.
Switzerland: Stadler has submitted an application for a building permit for additional production, storage and office facilities at its St Margrethen site.
India: The company, which operates under the country’s Ministry of Defence, has released a video showcasing the upcoming site in the state of Madhya Pradesh, featuring 3D visualisations of workshops and a testing line.
India: By 2028, Titagarh Rail Systems aims to increase its annual output to up to 850 EMU cars, compared with the current level of 300 per year.
Germany: The company has completed a €250 mln expansion project which was underway since 2023, increasing the facility's footprint from 47,000 to 100,000 m² and workforce from 1,600 to 2,000 employees.
Russia: VTB Bank and the Industrial Development Fund will provide soft loans of RUB 3.2 bln and 1.2 bln ($41 mln and 15.4 mln), respectively.
Algeria: JV CITAL and John Cockerill, Belgium, have signed the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.