The first locomotive body has already been produced, with the initial unit scheduled to arrive in Ukraine in early 2027 for certification and resource testing. Delivery of the full fleet of 55 locomotives is planned by May 2029.
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TGV train and lorry collide at level crossing in northern France
A train driver has died and 13 people have been injured, two critically, following a collision between a high-speed TGV train and a lorry at a level crossing in northern France. The incident occurred this morning (Tuesday 7 April) on the line between Béthune and Lens, in the Pas-de-Calais region, when a TGV service travelling […]
East West Rail announces details of last route-wide public consultation
East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has announced details of its last route-wide consultation on the latest designs for the project which will link Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. The eight-week consultation will run from 14 April to 9 June 2026, offering communities along the route a vital opportunity to have their say on […]