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Russia: A fleet of five three-section bi-directional LRVs has entered passenger service on one of the city’s routes.
France: MEL, the Lille metropolitan area transport company, received the five-section LRV in late March. After the upcoming trial runs, the vehicle will enter commercial service, which is planned for autumn.
Ukraine: Since early March, the high-floor LRV has been providing passenger service on the Metrotram line.
Russia: Roman Latypov, first deputy of the Head for the Russian capital’s Department of Transportation, announced the information.
Belarus: In late 2025, the Belarusian government approved the Transport of Belarus state programme for 2026–2030 with funding of BYN 7.8 bln ($2.6 bln). The programme includes provision for renewing the fleet of railway and urban rail transport.
Egypt: The capital’s 56.5 km route with 22 stations was inaugurated with the participation of the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The new monorail boasts a reported daily capacity of up to 500,000 passengers.
Italy: A five-section Urbos tram from Spanish CAF has been delivered to a depot of ATAC, Rome's transport operator. Prior to entry into service it must undergo acceptance and a test programme.
USA: New York City Transit authority MTA has issued a request for proposals for up to 2,390 R262 series cars. The firm portion of the future procurement will include 1,140 cars.
Recent deals and tenders in the urban rail transport market.