Brazil: Bernard Peille, Alstom’s managing director for Latin America, said the company is requesting that localisation clauses be included in procurement processes.
China, Mexico: The solution is structured under the CRRC System+ model, encompassing financing, supply of new rolling stock, line operation, comprehensive signalling system refurbishment, and maintenance services.
Chile: On 20 November, the shunter had its first commercial run on the 2.5 km line in the city of Antofagasta.
China: The manufacturer has published a video demonstrating the stationary equipment installed at the Zhuzhou plant in China.
Austria: A fleet of four six-car double-decker EMUs has entered passenger service on routes connecting Vienna with Salzburg and Linz.
Uzbekistan: National operator Uzbekistan Temir Yullari has presented its rolling stock renewal strategy for 2026–2030 to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
EU: Austrian Transport Minister Peter Hanke announced that the relevant initiative would be submitted to the European Commission before the end of the year.
Austria: After many years of testing the DDEMU2 EMUs in the EU, it has been announced that their certification process is nearing completion. The news provoked a wave of criticism from Austria’s railway industry and labour authorities.
Kazakhstan: The first two single-section vehicles were officially received at the Mangystau depot of the national operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).