Germany: The three-car bidirectional tram has commenced passenger service on Line 61 of 8.7 km. Initially, it was to be launched in 2022, but the first LRV arrived in the German city only in March 2023.
Czechia: The assembly of the first low-floor bi-directional ForCity Classic tram has started at the company’s production site in Plzeň.
Overview of key news on the global passenger rolling stock market.
Germany: Visitors to this year’s show in Berlin could see trams from Alstom, Hyundai Rotem, Astra and others, while the only metro train and tram-train were presented by Stadler.
Germany: This year’s InnoTrans saw the presentation of trains from CRRC, Stadler, Siemens Mobility, Alstom, etc.
Germany: The software kit has been designed to increase the level of automation in the maintenance of light rail systems to improve the reliability, safety and economic efficiency of their operation.
South Korea, Czechia: Škoda Group has signed memoranda of understanding with two subsidiaries of the South Korean holding, the rolling stock producer Hyundai Rotem and the car manufacturer Hyundai Motor.
Brief overview of contracts and deals in the passenger rolling stock market.
Germany: The six-car 58.7 m long ForCity Smart 38T will transport passengers in the city of Mannheim, where it was officially unveiled.
