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Alstom to provide Mercitalia with 70 new locomotives
Mercitalia Rail, the freight arm of the Italian railway holding Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), finalised an agreement with French manufacturer Alstom for 70 Traxx Universal locomotives. The contract has a value of 323 million euros and includes the possibility of adding 30 more locomotives. With this deal, Alstom will also be tasked with the maintenance…
NSW Government commits to updating fleet in budget

The 2024-25 NSW Budget is investing $22.09 billion to build and improve transport services. In Western Sydney, $2.1 billion is …
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SA Government release 24/25 budget

The South Australian Government has committed funding to a range of rail and road projects to further grow the states …
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Funding puts wheels in motion for local train manufacturing

The iconic NSW made Tangara trains are set to receive critical upgrades as the NSW Government forges ahead with a …
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The future of rail: battery vs hydrogen

In the quest for sustainable rail travel, the debate rages on between two contenders, hydrogen vs. battery-powered trains. Siemens Mobility is …
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