UK: In a test run in March, a prototype train travelled 138 km from Long Marston to Honeybourne on battery power alone and without recharging.
USA: The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Chinese manufacturer have entered into a supplemental agreement for two contracts for the delivery of 404 metro cars.
Germany: The Polish manufacturer has delivered the first bi-directional single-car Moderus Gamma LF 10 AC BD tram to Woltersdorf, near Berlin. The vehicle is now undergoing a trial run.
India: In Chennai, the production unit Integral Coach Factory (ICF), part of the national operator Indian Railways, manufactured 1,091 cars for electric and diesel trains from April 2023 to March 2024.
Belgium: The freight operator has converted the G1206 diesel locomotive to run on biofuel from vegetable oils, which is estimated to ensure reduce 84% CO2 emissions by 84%.
Russia: Alexander Dmitrenko, Head of urban rail transport of the Signaling Division of 1520 Group of Companies (part of National Projects’ Construction Group) told about the relevance of the project, its challenges and further prospects.
Russia: The company reported having delivered the first pilot batch of 1,000 wheels to Russian customers, however, no details about them are available.
Sweden: According to the Railcare manufacturer, the second-generation Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV2) can remove up to 40 m³ of gravel per hour and also function as a locomotive for snow clearing machines, excavators, and other track machines.
USA: The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has received a $2 mln federal grant to test an automated rolling stock inspection system.
