Russia: The Ust-Katav Car-Building Plant has confirmed to ROLLINGSTOCK that the rolling-stock supply contract under this order has been signed with Sberbank Leasing.
Sweden: The three-car units have begun carrying passengers in limited service, with driver and staff training underway. Full commercial service is scheduled to start in July.
Italy: The trial was carried out by the Japanese manufacturer together with Italian infrastructure manager RFI and operator Trenitalia.
Thailand: The country has recently announced plans to develop its own multiple-unit rolling stock, and in 2023 the country unveiled its first passenger coach to be built domestically in 40 years.
Recent deals and tenders in the freight car market.
Germany, Switzerland: The rolling stock manufacturer is rolling out a comprehensive retrofit programme.
Japan, China: High-speed rail operator THSRC has posted a video on its social media showing the exterior and interior of the 12-car trainset.
Germany: A fleet of 36 J series cars has entered passenger service on Berlin's Line U5.
Kazakhstan: A launch ceremony for the light rail transit line was held in Kazakhstan’s capital with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in attendance.