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Russia: One of the highlights of the INNOPROM 2025 trade fair in Ekaterinburg was the debut of the fully low-floor 71-952 Voevoda tram. With its increased passenger capacity, the new model is particularly well-suited for large urban areas that lack metro systems.
Georgia: The winning bidder of the tender was GT Group, representing CRRC. The company outperformed two other participants, Czech Škoda Group and Kazakh Kamkor Lokomotiv, whose involvement had been reported earlier.
Russia: A significant highlight of the INNOPROM 2025 exhibition was the full-scale prototype of the three-car low-floor tram 71-233. This is the first proprietary tram developed by Sinara – Transport Machines (STM).
China: Last week, the train, named Starlight Yanzhao, transported its first passengers from Beijing to Chengde.
Germany: The company has completed a €250 mln expansion project which was underway since 2023, increasing the facility's footprint from 47,000 to 100,000 m² and workforce from 1,600 to 2,000 employees.
Russia: VTB Bank and the Industrial Development Fund will provide soft loans of RUB 3.2 bln and 1.2 bln ($41 mln and 15.4 mln), respectively.
Poland: Pesa has begun assembling its first electric multiple units designed for an operational speed of 200 km/h, according to Jan Bończyk, Director of International Sales at PESA, who spoke to Rynek Kolejowy.
Italy: The four-car Metropolis train is delivered to the Collegno depot from the French plant in Petite-Forêt.
Russia: The mock-up is presented at the plant’s display at the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s exhibition stand at INNOPROM.