6+
Hungary: The exterior and interior renderings of the IC+NEO seating coaches were presented at the Hungarian Railways 360° conference held in Budapest.
France: A four-car Class B 82500 dual-mode electro-diesel multiple unit began carrying passengers on the Meaux–La Ferté-Milon branch of Transilien Line P on April 8.
Japan: Passenger operator JR East is developing an intelligent pantograph and overhead contact system monitoring solution in partnership with digital systems specialist CalTa.
Sweden: Heavy-duty wagon builder Kiruna Wagon has signed a contract with local transport operator Kraftdragarna to supply a single Schnabel wagon.
Russia: Both parties made an official announcement of the deal, following a February preliminary agreement on the order valued at more than RUB 400 bln (USD 5.2 bln).
France: Martin Sion assumed the role of Alstom CEO on 1 April, succeeding Henri Poupart-Lafarge. The Board of Directors approved the appointment in October 2025.
Recent deals and tenders in the urban rail transport market.
UK: The American manufacturer’s European division has announced that the eight-axle vehicle of two short-coupled flatcars is undergoing a comprehensive test programme, including running tests.
The national operator Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM) is in talks to procure battery rail buses.