Japan: A fleet of five four-car trainsets started operation on the route from Osaka to Nagoya last week.
German components producer has closed a deal to acquire Swiss electronics and signalling technology supplier duagon. The purchase price is estimated at approximately €0.5 bln.
Türkiye, Iraq: The two-axle tram evokes the design of historic Franco-Belge trams that were produced for over a century in Belgium and which remain in use in Istanbul.
Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) has moved to acquire the Dunakeszi Vasútgépész Járműjavító és Járműgyártó (DVJJ) vehicle repair and manufacturing plant.
France: A fleet of 12 seven-section bi-directional Urbos 100X trams entered service at the end of December on a new line in the French city.
The European Union Agency for Railways has granted approval for Siemens Mobility’s Vectron MS locomotives to operate at a maximum speed of 230 km/h in the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Poland.
Poland: National operator PKP Intercity has announced a landmark tender for up to 55 high-speed electric trains.
Denmark: National rail operator DSB has selected a consortium formed by Siemens and Stadler to supply 226 electric trains featuring GoA4, the highest level of automation possible.
South Korea: Two eight-car trainsets, also known as KTX-Cheongryong, in the liveries of the South Korean operators Korail and SR, were rolled out late in 2025.
