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New trains introduced on South Wales railway line

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February 19, 2024
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New Class 197 trains are being introduced from today, Monday, 19 February, on train services to Maesteg in the Llynfi Valley of South Wales.

Stadler secures order for more hydrogen-powered trains for California

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February 19, 2024
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The State of California has exercised an option under a contract signed last October for Stadler to supply six more FLIRT H2 hydrogen-powered trains.

Loram signs agreement for Class 37 locomotive

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February 17, 2024
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Good news for Class 37 fans as Loram UK has signed a new agreement for a Class 37 locomotive.

New electric trains begin operating in West Midlands

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February 13, 2024
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New Class 730 trains have begun operating on the Wolverhampton to Walsall via Birmingham route.

More London Underground trains set to be built in Yorkshire

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February 12, 2024
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More new Tube trains are set to built at Siemens’ new £200m train factory in Goole.

West Midlands Railway showcases new trains at Wolverhampton station

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February 9, 2024
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West Midlands trains launch their new 730 Class electric trains at Wolverhampton Station.

West Midlands Railway showcases new trains at Wolverhampton station

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February 9, 2024
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West Midlands trains launch their new 730 Class electric trains at Wolverhampton Station.

Battery trains to be tested in West London this Spring

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February 8, 2024
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Great Western Railway is moving forward with its FastCharge battery trial, with “real world” testing beginning this Spring in West London.

Battery trains to be tested in West London this Spring

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February 8, 2024
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Great Western Railway is moving forward with its FastCharge battery trial, with “real world” testing beginning this Spring in West London.

Sanctions cause locomotive shortage in Russia

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February 7, 2024
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Russian Railways (RZD) is facing a shortage of locomotives. The shortage is reportedly caused by a lack of importable spare parts due to Western sanctions. The situation has become particularly problematic in the fourth quarter of 2023. The locomotive shortage came to light in a statistics report by RZD, according to Russian publication Vedomosti. A […]