Recent deals and tenders in the passenger rolling stock markets.
France: According to the French outlet La Lettre, the manufacturer has disbanded its Alstom Hydrogen division, which was responsible for hydrogen traction development, with its staff reassigned to other departments.
Czechia: On 24 November, the four-car trainset was presented at the Plzeň plant. The EMU is expected to arrive in Bulgaria in January.
Denmark: Private operator Lokaltog has shortlisted Bozankaya, Končar, as well as Stadler for the supply of four contact-battery trains.
Austria: A fleet of four six-car double-decker EMUs has entered passenger service on routes connecting Vienna with Salzburg and Linz.
Ireland: According to Irish Rail, the Li-Ion traction batteries of X’trapolis trains showed reliability issues during tests.
Uzbekistan: National operator Uzbekistan Temir Yollari has presented its rolling stock renewal strategy for 2026–2030 to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Deals and tenders in the passenger rolling stock markets.
Sweden: The Czech manufacturer has won a framework tender to supply 31 electric multiple units.
