Germany: The hybrid digital automatic coupler (DAC) has been installed at Alstom’s plant in Kassel.
India: The eight-car Metropolis trains started operation on the first 12.4 km stretch of Line 3.
The new lines in Morocco’s largest city extend over 25.6 km and include 39 stations.
France: The contract worth almost €850 mln also includes 15 years of maintenance for the double-deck trainsets. The deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2028.
Luxembourg: From Sunday, two three-car trains are carrying passengers on a route between the country capital and the commune of Diekirch, with five more to be added by the end of the year.
India: The company handed over the first Metropolis trains for trial operation.
Italy: The investment plan covering the period 2024-2026 impacts several sites.
Mexico: The new P’atal version was presented in Cancún, Mexico. The seven-car X’Trapolis trainset is said to accommodate 260 passengers and reach peak speeds of 160 km/h.
Germany: On Monday, Salzgitter witnessed a two-car train travelling several kilometres in autonomous mode and its operation under remote control.