This is an important development for Nordic security of supply, as the procurement of the wagons will enable heavy defence equipment to be transported by rail.
Despite the programme’s challenges, a considerable amount of work has been carried out on the civil engineering that will lay the foundations for the 140-mile line between London and the West Midlands.
The vehicles will be equipped with the Onvia signalling system (formerly known as Atlas), Alstom's market-leading on-board solution for ETCS, covering the largest number of countries and subsystems.
In Vietnam, the rapid increase in road traffic volumes resulting from economic growth has become a serious issue. Through this project, Hitachi will support the growth of more sustainable transportation.
The Trains d'Équilibre du Territoire network comprises medium- and long-distance trains serving major French cities that are not connected by high-speed rail.
The Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn tram has been designed to meet the city’s needs as one of the first trams in Germany to feature an eco-friendly CO₂-based air conditioning system.