Russia: A starting price at a bankruptcy auction was RUR 707 mln (approx. USD 7.6 mln), but it was gradually decreasing.
Switzerland: According to the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), the tests announced in summer 2023 are completed successfully.
Poland: This is the opinion of participants of the European Rolling Stock Forum held in Warsaw on 13 March, according to the Rynek Kolejowy.
USA: The six-axle 2,400 kW SD40JR locomotive undergoes final tests at the MxV Rail centre in Pueblo, US.
Russia: Mikhail Boyko, Head of the Government Relations Department at Sinara Group, reported that at the “Railway Freight Transport: Production, Operation, Leasing, Repair” conference.
China: The tests took place in January in one of China’s coldest regions, Hulunbuir.
Turkiye: The state-owned manufacturer has commenced production of 95 E5000 mainline locomotives at its Eskisehir plant under a contract with the national operator TCDD, signed last week.
China: The first batch of three E500 locomotives has reached the Port of Hualien, which is on the east coast of Taiwan. The rolling stock was produced at the manufacturer’s Fuchu Complex, Japan.
Russia: The TMH plant in Novocherkassk obtained TR EAEU 001/2011 certification to produce the locomotive. The approval for mass production was secured for five years up to 2029.
