Norwegian railway coaches to be modernised in Finland by VR FleetCare
VR FleetCare a Finnish fleet management company has announced that they have signed a contract with Norwegian train operator Vy Tog AS to modernise ei…
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Overhaul update on Robert Stephenson steam locomotive No. 2767 in South Africa
Work on the overhaul of Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns 19D No. 2767 has progressed at the Wonder Steam Depot in Hermanstad.
Comparing the World’s Fastest Trains – where do HS2, Virgin Hyperloop and Hydroflex come?
Since High-Speed Trains were introduced in 1964, countries have raced to design trains with more speed and efficiency.
Alston awarded €650 million to build 200 commuter coaches for Chicago’s Metra
Following a contract agreement in January 2021, Metra has placed its first order for 200 rail cars with Alstom to improve train services.
Spain’s RENFE select Stadler to build new fleet of commuter trains
Stadler has announced that RENFE has awarded them with the contract to construction 59 new trains.
Steam locomotive 2767 passes steam test in South Africa
Progress has been made on 19D steam locomotive No. 2767, with the overhaul continuing in South Africa.
Australia steam locomotive No.3620 passes test runs successfully
Following a period of 13 years out of traffic, North British 24 Class 2-8-4 No.3620 (NB No.26332) has undergone a number of test runs, successfully co…
Top Employers Institute awards Alstom as a Top Employer 2021
Alstom has announced that they have been presented with Top Employer 2021 certifications in 14 countries.
Alstom receives award for hydrogen-powered Coradia iLint train
Train manufacturer Alstom has received the European Railway Award for their Coradia iLint hydrogen train project.
Hungary arrival for first Stadler Citylink tram after journey from Valencia to Szentes
The first Citylink tram from Stadler has made its way from Valencia to Szentes where it is currently at the Hungarian Railway Company MÁV maintenance…