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Stadler bi-mode locomotives receive approval to operate in 3 more countries

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April 14, 2026
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Stadler has received approval for its EURODUAL bi-mode locomotives to operate throughout Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia.

Akiem offers better maintenance options in the south of France

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April 13, 2026
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The partnership strengthens Akiem’s operational presence near the port of Marseille and key freight hubs in Miramas and Fos-sur-Mer.

Alstom and OCS improve Pendolino cleaning at Polmadie

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April 13, 2026
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Alstom and its contractors OCS have developed an enhanced cleaning technique for Avanti West Coast’s Pendolino fleet, ensuring the train’s windscreens leave the Glasgow Traincare Centre spotless. Tim Barton, train presentation manager at Alstom, and Jason Stuart, cleaning manager at OCS, have made use of mobile staging at the depot in Polmadie that – with […]

European Loc Pool EuroDual units receive Balkan homologation

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April 13, 2026
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Locomotive leaser European Loc Pool (ELP) reports a company milestone: its EuroDual locomotives have received approval for operation in Slovenia and Croatia. This follows an…

Softronic delivers 15th locomotive to CFR Călători, tests operation in Hungary, including ETCS

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April 13, 2026
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The programme covers the modernisation of 19 locomotives.

EuroDual locomotives approved for Balkan – ELP obtains green light for Croatia and Slovenia

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April 13, 2026
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The approvals, announced on 13 April 2026, follow Serbia’s earlier authorisation in 2023 and enable cross-border operations linking Central Europe with the Adriatic region.

Stadler to install communication-based train control in Swiss city Basel

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April 12, 2026
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Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler is to equip trams in Basel in Switzerland with the communication-based train control system NOVA Pro.

Stadler to install communication-based train control in Swiss city Basel

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April 12, 2026
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Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler is to equip trams in Basel in Switzerland with the communication-based train control system NOVA Pro.

Progress Rail delivers four SD70ACe locomotives to Lake State Railway

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April 10, 2026
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The units were handed over on 8 April 2026 and have already entered service, enabling the retirement of five legacy locomotives with an average age of 40 years.

11% of Russian freight wagons unusable amid maintenance crisis

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April 10, 2026
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There are more and more faulty freight wagons in Russia. The country cannot keep up with maintenance needs. Ukrainian attacks on oil storage facilities also…