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Bulgaria sets out plans to tender passenger train operating contracts
BULGARIA: The Ministry of Transport & Communications has begun public consultation on its draft framework for the competitive award of contracts for the operation of passenger rail services.
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VIAS Rail leases EMUs for Expressnetz Emscher services
GERMANY: VIAS Rail has signed an agreement to lease 14 Stadler Flirt electric multiple-units for use on Expressnetz Emscher services.
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Rail freight innovations on show as Transport Logistic 2025 ‘makes an invisible industry visible’
GERMANY: ‘Nothing works without logistics’, and the Transport Logistic event ‘makes visible what often remains invisible in everyday life’, said Stefan Rummel, CEO of trade fair organiser Messe München, as the biennial event closed on June 5.
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Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
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Glasgow company to overhaul London Underground wagons
UK: Transport for London has awarded Gibson’s Engineering a contract to overhaul 23 wagons. The work at the St Rollox site at Springburn in Glasgow is expected to take two years and generate 40 jobs.
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Nox aims to reinvent night trains to offer privacy, efficiency and affordability
EUROPE: Ambitions to launch a European network of overnight trains with private rooms at the price of a flight have been announced by Berlin-based start-up Nox.
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Turkish train operator takes delivery of locally manufactured rolling stock
TURKEY: National operator TCDD Taşımcılık has taken delivery of locomotives, multiple-units, a battery shunter and wagons including an emergency vehicle produced by state-owned manufacturer Türasaş.
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Thüringer Waldbahn & Straßenbahn Gotha selects Stadler to supply trams
GERMANY: Thüringer Waldbahn & Straßenbahn Gotha has awarded Stadler a contract to supply modern low-floor trams for its metre-gauge network.
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Siemens Mobility shows last-mile battery Vectron and announces orders at Transport Logistic
EUROPE: A Vectron AC electric locomotive with a battery module for last-mile power was the highlight of Siemens Mobility’s presence at the Transport Logistic 2025 trade fair in München, where the company also announced a number of loco orders.
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CAF awarded New Taipei tram framework contract
TAIWAN: CAF has been awarded a framework contract to supply up to 23 Urbos trams to New Taipei.
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Poti intermodal terminal opens as a focal point for the Middle Corridor
GEORGIA: The first container train has arrived at the newly completed Poti TransTerminal multimodal terminal.
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First GB Railfreight Class 99 locos arrive in the UK
UK: The first two of 30 Stadler Class 99 electro-diesel locomotives ordered by Beacon Rail for use by GB Railfreight arrived at the port of Bristol on June 10.
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Chilean suburban rail project supervision contract awarded
CHILE: National railway EFE has awarded an €18·6m project oversight package as part of the Santiago – Melipilla railway project.
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Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Frankfurt and Genève
EUROPE: Eurostar has announced plans to offer direct London – Frankfurt, London – Genève and Amsterdam – Brussels – Genève services once new trains are delivered in the early 2030s.
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Coventry Very Light Rail street-running trial underway
UK: The prototype Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle is now being tested on a 220 m demonstration section of on-street track in the city.
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FRMCS-ready telecoms contract awarded
SPAIN: High speed rail infrastructure manager ADIF AV has let a contract to install FRMCS-ready telecoms equipment on the Murcia – Almería line.
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Urban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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Enerpac obtains Network Rail approval for TL248 Track Lift System
UK: Enerpac has obtained Network Rail approval for its compact and precise hydraulic equipment for lifting and supporting track during maintenance.
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HHLA acquires majority stake in developing Ukrainian rail freight hub
UKRAINE: Hamburger Hafen & Logistik is to acquire a 60% stake in the Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal in Batiovo.
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‘Magical moment’ as Phoenix light rail extension opens
USA: More than 5 000 people attended celebrations marking the opening of the 8·9 km South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail extension in Phoenix.
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