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Poland: A two-car DM90 set, built by German firm Talbot in the late 1990s and formerly operated in the Netherlands, has undergone conversion. One of its two engines was adapted for hydrogen injection and combustion.
Serbia: In early March, the Czech manufacturer signed a memorandum of understanding with local industrial group MIND.
Russia: TMH Engineering CEO Dmitry Petrakov discusses designer collaboration within the holding, the intricacies of creating new locomotives, features of 1D-modelling, and much more.
Germany: The Civity platform train (or series 557 under Deutsche Bahn classification) is undergoing testing at the Wegberg-Wildenrath test track in Germany. It is scheduled to enter service by the end of 2027.
Ukraine: The nine-car dual-voltage set, designed for operation at a maximum speed of 200 km/h, was handed over to the national operator Ukrzaliznytsia in February.
Recent deals and tenders in the passenger rolling stock market.
Portugal: French manufacturer has finalised a contract with state operator Comboios de Portugal. The deal, worth more than €1 bln, includes the supply of 153 three-car Adessia Stream trainsets.
Russia: An eleven-car trainset is undergoing a cycle of technical and running trials. Specialists are verifying the performance of traction and braking systems, high-voltage equipment, pantographs, and air-conditioning units.
Netherlands: An external administrator has been appointed to the company. In a press release, Hardt Hyperloop acknowledged the bankruptcy and stated it is "exploring all options to continue operations".