Efforts to increase train speeds continue unabated, with new countries, such as Russia, joining the exclusive club of manufacturers.
France: The American manufacturer says that it has used new friction materials in brake pads, which are to reduce particle emissions by 70–90% when braking. The new technology was dubbed Green Friction.
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.
France: According to the Japanese company, the merger enables to expand its presence to 51 countries and increase its workforce from 15,000 to 24,000 employees.
France: The manufacturer has delivered the first of 35 Citadis 402 low-floor trams to the Lyon's Public Transport Authority SYTRAL.
France: Initially SNCF, a French operator, was to receive a new fleet of 28 trains by the end of 2023. Now the Spanish manufacturer promises to complete the delivery in Q4 2027.
France, Netherlands: The French manufacturer has written about it in its FY 2023/24 financial statements.
France, USA: Kevin Speed, a private operator, and Brightline West, a HSR line operator, plan to contract the manufacturers in the nearest future.
Brief overview of key events and news in the rail rolling stock markets.
