Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
Russia: This was the news announced by Anton Zubikhin, Deputy General Director for Sales of Sinara–Transport Machines (STM), at the international forum-exhibition Russian Industrialist.
Russia: Certification to TR EAEU 001/2011 requirements will be valid for five years until November 2028.
Russia: This was announced by the national operator after a meeting of the Transport Engineering Cooperation Council chaired by the company’s CEO Oleg Belozerov.
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.