# high speed train (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover high speed train. Page: Feed: --- ## [Indonesian manufacturer PT Inka ships wagons to New Zealand](https://www.railwaygazette.com/new-zealand/2026/08/23/indonesian-manufacturer-pt-inka-ships-wagons-to-new-zealand/) _2026-08-23 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ NEW ZEALAND: Indonesia’s state-owned rolling stock manufacturer PT Inka has shipped a further 120 container wagons to New Zealand. The 40 ft wagons are part of an order placed by national railway KiwiRail with Australian company UGL. The overall order covers 290 similar wagons as well as 50 wagons of 50 ft. The latest shipment… ## [Traction: Wellington to introduce battery-electric trains](https://www.railwaygazette.com/new-zealand/2026/08/22/traction-wellington-eyes-a-battery-electric-future/) _2026-08-22 · Benjámin Zelki · Railway Gazette International_ The introduction of new battery-electric multiple-units, together with infrastructure improvements and enhanced timetables, is expected to transform regional rail services to the north and northeast of Wellington, as Michael Dreyer explains. New Zealand is preparing for the most significant expansion of its regional passenger rail operations in decades, with the procurement of a fleet of… ## [Zentralbahn / FS Logistix / Stadler Rail / HHPI / UK / Railcolor COLOR update](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/22/zentralbahn-fs-logistix-stadler-rail-hhpi-uk-railcolor-color-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zentralbahn-fs-logistix-stadler-rail-hhpi-uk-railcolor-color-update) _2026-08-22 · Lorenzo Pallotta · Railcolor News_ advertisement advertisement First new-generation FINK delivered to Zentralbahn Zentralbahn has received its first new-generation FINK train from Stadler, with FINK 1 numbered 162 021 transported from Bussnang to the Zentralbahn network overnight on 12–13 August 2026 . Continue reading ## [Freiburg (CH) orders 13 Stadler FLIRT](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/21/freiburg-ch-orders-13-stadler-flirt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=freiburg-ch-orders-13-stadler-flirt) _2026-08-21 · Oliver Karlsson · Railcolor News_ Fribourg Transport Authority (TPF) has ordered 13 new four-car FLIRT Evo multiple units from Stadler. The trains will replace the operator’s ageing Domino fleet from December 2028, with deliveries planned at roughly two-month intervals. Continue reading ## [Pesa’s Gama production has ended – final locomotives for PCC](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/21/2012-2025-pesas-gama-production-has-ended/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2012-2025-pesas-gama-production-has-ended) _2026-08-21 · Simon Wijnakker · Railcolor News_ The era of the “shark nose” locomotive at Pesa Bydgoszcz has come to an end. Its successor is on the way. Continue reading ## [Inside the new City Airport Train in Vienna – but first: busses](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/21/class-4705-inside-the-new-city-airport-train-in-vienna/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=class-4705-inside-the-new-city-airport-train-in-vienna) _2026-08-21 · Oliver Karlsson · Railcolor News_ The future of Vienna’s dedicated airport rail link has been unveiled. On August 18, Stadler and City Airport Train (CAT) presented the class 4705 KISS double-deck EMU, inside and out. Continue reading ## [Urganch airport rail link completed and Chinese train arrives](https://www.railwaygazette.com/uzbekistan/2026/08/21/urganch-airport-rail-link-completed-and-chinese-train-arrives/) _2026-08-21 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ UZBEKISTAN: An 11 km rail link has been built from Urganch station to the city’s international airport. The line is designed to have a capacity of around 650 000 passengers a year. The journey time between Urganch airport and the ancient Silk Road city of Xiva (Khiva) is expected to be around 40 min, although… ## [Fribourg transport authority orders EMUs to handle rising passenger numbers](https://www.railwaygazette.com/switzerland/2026/08/21/fribourg-transport-authority-orders-emus-to-handle-rising-passenger-numbers/) _2026-08-21 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ SWITZERLAND: Fribourg transport authority TPF has awarded Stadler a contract to supply 13 four-car Flirt Evo electric multiple-units to modernise its standard gauge fleet. The SFr117m firm order announced on August 21 has been placed as an option on a framework contract for up to 510 regional EMUs which Swiss Federal Railways and its local… ## [State Railway of Thailand approves next phase of double tracking programme](https://www.railwaygazette.com/thailand/2026/08/21/state-railway-of-thailand-approves-next-phase-of-double-tracking-programme/) _2026-08-21 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ THAILAND: On August 11 the State Railway of Thailand board approved a 122.7bn baht investment framework for Phase 2 of the southern double-tracking programme. This will extend the double-track network southwards from the completed and ongoing Phase 1 works. Four contracts will cover the 168 km Chumphon – Surat Thani section (planned for completion in… ## [Railway supply industry news round-up](https://www.railwaygazette.com/business/2026/08/21/railway-supply-industry-news-round-up-20/) _2026-08-21 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ This week’s global railway supply chain news from Railway Gazette International. The completion of TSI certification of the domestically developed Türasaş E5000 electric locomotive was announced by Turkey’s Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu on August 20. ‘We have documented that the E5000 can be produced to world standards and paved the way for its sale to… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VqHHgChq9ORD) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Srbija Voz orders Siemens Vectron locomotives for passenger services](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/21/srbija-voz-orders-siemens-vectron-locomotives-for-passenger-services/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=srbija-voz-orders-siemens-vectron-locomotives-for-passenger-services) _2026-08-20 · Simon Wijnakker · Railcolor News_ advertisement advertisement Srbija Voz, Serbia’s national rail operator, has announced that it has signed a contract with Siemens Mobility for six Vectron MS locomotives following a public procurement procedure. Continue reading ## [First Eurostar e300 high speed trainset fitted with ETCS](https://www.railwaygazette.com/ertms/2026/08/20/first-eurostar-e300-high-speed-trainset-fitted-with-etcs/) _2026-08-20 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ EUROPE: International high speed train operator Eurostar has returned to service the first of its e300 trainsets to be equipped with ETCS. The e300 (UK Class 373) trainsets were built for the launch of Channel Tunnel services in the 1990s, and eight remain in use. Eurostar said installing ETCS would support their continued operations in… ## [Indonesian government to acquire 60% stake in high speed train operator Whoosh](https://www.railwaygazette.com/indonesia/2026/08/20/indonesian-government-to-acquire-60-stake-in-high-speed-train-operator-whoosh/) _2026-08-20 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ INDONESIA: The Ministry of Finance is set to acquire a 60% stake in PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China, which operates Whoosh passenger service on the 142 km Jakarta – Bandung high speed line. KCIC is a 60:40 joint venture between a consortium of Indonesian state-owned enterprises and the Beijing Yawan HSR consortium of Chinese companies. It… ## [Global suppliers selected to support development of Australian high speed rail plans](https://www.railwaygazette.com/australia/2026/08/20/global-suppliers-selected-to-support-development-of-australian-high-speed-rail-plans/) _2026-08-20 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ AUSTRALIA: Following a competitive process, the High Speed Rail Authority has selected groups of international suppliers to provide early contractor involvement services for the Trains, Systems & System Integration and Tunnelling & Construction elements of the Newcastle – Sydney high speed line project. The ECI process aims to finalise the cost, scope, design and approvals… ## [ICE / Väte / Snälltåget / E.464 – TAF / Arenaways / ČD Cargo](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/20/ice-vate-snalltaget-e-464-taf-arenaways-cd-cargo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ice-vate-snalltaget-e-464-taf-arenaways-cd-cargo) _2026-08-20 · Lorenzo Pallotta · Railcolor News_ advertisement advertisement Direct Berlin–Paris ICE services suspended due to ETCS issues Deutsche Bahn has temporarily suspended direct high-speed ICE services between Berlin and Paris due to technical problems with the onboard ETCS signalling system supplied by Alstom. Continue reading ## [Akiem’s FLIRT Akku fleet for ODEG takes shape in Szolnok](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/20/akiems-flirt-akku-fleet-for-odeg-takes-shape-in-szolnok/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=akiems-flirt-akku-fleet-for-odeg-takes-shape-in-szolnok) _2026-08-20 · Lorenzo Pallotta · Railcolor News_ advertisement advertisement Akiem’s fleet of 14 Stadler FLIRT Akku battery-electric multiple units for Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn (ODEG) has reached a new construction milestone. Continue reading ## [Mebourne‘s Yarra Trams awards remote condition monitoring equipment contract](https://www.railwaygazette.com/light-rail/2026/08/20/mebournes-yarra-trams-awards-remote-condition-monitoring-equipment-contract/) _2026-08-20 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ AUSTRALIA: The Australian subsidiary of US company Ensco has been awarded a framework contract to supply Melbourne’s Yarra Trams with trackside remote condition monitoring equipment and related services. This will include a KLD Labs WheelScan system for wheel monitoring which will be installed at the New Preston Depot on the world’s largest tram network .… ## [FLIRTnex for Norske Tog: first look inside the new N12/N13 trains for Norway \[updatedx2\]](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/19/soon-in-norway-norske-tog-n13-spotted-in-switzerland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=soon-in-norway-norske-tog-n13-spotted-in-switzerland) _2026-08-19 · Oliver Karlsson · Railcolor News_ advertisement advertisement Update! In the bottom of this article, there is an updated section with new images of the N12 May/August 2026: Norske Tog N13 spotted in Switzerland One of Norske tog’s new long-distance trains, the Stadler FLIRTNEX Type D/N13, was first spotted in Switzerland during testing ahead of its future introduction in Norway in May 2026. Continue reading ## [The Railcolor guide to InnoTrans 2026’s outdoor rolling stock \[updatedx4\]](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/19/the-railcolor-guide-to-innotrans-2026s-outdoor-rolling-stock/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-railcolor-guide-to-innotrans-2026s-outdoor-rolling-stock) _2026-08-19 · Simon Wijnakker · Railcolor News_ advertisement advertisement Scroll down for the latest updates! Every two years, Berlin becomes the center of the global rail industry as InnoTrans opens its doors to manufacturers, operators, and railway enthusiasts from around the world. Continue reading ## [The new Raildox 9000s – hired from ELP](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/19/the-new-raildox-9000s-hired-from-elp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-new-raildox-9000s-hired-from-elp) _2026-08-19 · Simon Wijnakker · Railcolor News_ advertisement advertisement In the past months, ELP has handed over three Euro9000s to German freight operator Raildox. 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The Autonomous Driving Assistance System tool detects obstacles on the tracks by considering track dimensions and the operating environment, and alerts the driver if a high-risk situation is detected. The technology uses LiDAR… ## [Sofia metro kicks off services to footballer-inspired station](https://www.railwaygazette.com/metro-metro-categories/2026/08/19/sofia-metro-kicks-off-services-to-footballer-inspired-station/) _2026-08-19 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ BULGARIA: The opening of a 3 km eastern extension of Sofia metro Line 3 on August 14 is expected to reduce road traffic in the local area by up to 25%, according to operator Metropoliten EAD. The extension runs northeast along Vladimir Vazov Boulevard from Hadzhi Dimitar to the Levski residential district, adding three stations.… ## [Bangkok Orange Line metro trainset unveiled](https://www.railwaygazette.com/metro-metro-categories/2026/08/19/bangkok-orange-line-metro-trainset-unveiled/) _2026-08-19 · Benjámin Zelki · Railway Gazette International_ THAILAND: The first of 32 three-car trainsets being supplied for Bangkok’s Orange Line metro by a consortium including Siemens Mobility and Bozankaya has been completed. The train was unveiled on August 14 at Bozankaya’s plant in Ankara, where it has completed initial tests. It is now being transported to Germany to undertake further trials. The… ## [FS Treni Turistici Italiani faces possible restructuring after heavy losses](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/19/fs-treni-turistici-italiani-faces-possible-restructuring-after-heavy-losses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fs-treni-turistici-italiani-faces-possible-restructuring-after-heavy-losses) _2026-08-19 · Lorenzo Pallotta · Railcolor News_ advertisement advertisement FS Treni Turistici Italiani, the company established by Trenitalia in 2023 to develop tourist, historical, and religious rail travel in Italy, could undergo a major restructuring after recording more than €62 million in net losses over three years. Continue reading ## [Urban rail industry news round-up](https://www.railwaygazette.com/urban-news/2026/08/19/urban-rail-industry-news-round-up-18/) _2026-08-19 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ This week’s round-up of news from the global urban transport sector. The last of 85 six-car C2 metro trainsets supplied to München by Siemens Mobility’s Wien plant under orders placed from 2010 to 2022 entered service on July 30. The fleet is being used to replace older A series trains built in 1967-83 and to… ## [$2.4bn contract let to bring trams to LA’s San Fernando Valley](https://www.railwaygazette.com/usa/2026/08/18/2-4bn-contract-let-to-bring-trams-to-las-san-fernando-valley/) _2026-08-18 · Andrew Grantham · Railway Gazette International_ USA: Los Angeles County MTA has awarded the San Fernando Transit Constructors joint venture of Skanska and Stacy Witbeck the main works contract for the East San Fernando Valley light rail project. The line will run for 10.8 km along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor from Van Nuys station on LA Metro’s G Line bus… ## [Deutsche Bahn puts DB Cargo UK up for sale as it focuses on central Europe](https://www.railwaygazette.com/freight/2026/08/18/deutsche-bahn-puts-db-cargo-uk-up-for-sale-as-it-focuses-on-central-europe/) _2026-08-18 · Rail Business UK · Railway Gazette International_ UK: German national railway group Deutsche Bahn has begun the process of selling British rail freight business DB Cargo UK, as it focuses its attention on markets closer to home. In a statement released on August 17, DB Cargo UK CEO Andrea Rossi said current parent company DB Cargo had ‘recently confirmed that its strategic… ## [Mainz Hauptbahnhof tram bypass line opens](https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/2026/08/18/mainz-hauptbahnhof-tram-bypass-line-opens/) _2026-08-18 · Railway Gazette International · Railway Gazette International_ GERMANY: A tram bypass line has opened to relieve congestion on routes around Mainz Hauptbahnhof. Services began using the 300 m section of track running along Binger Straße from Hauptbahnhof West to Münsterplatz on August 10, ahead of the official inauguration on August 15. Construction of the bypass began in June 2024, but work was… ## [Grenland Rail 1144 018 unveiled in new blue livery!](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/18/grenland-rail-1144-018-unveiled-in-new-blue-livery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grenland-rail-1144-018-unveiled-in-new-blue-livery) _2026-08-18 · Oliver Karlsson · Railcolor News_ One of Grenland Rail’s former ÖBB class 1144 locomotives has now emerged in its final company colours. Locomotive 1144 018 is the first of the fleet to receive the operator’s full blue and red livery, marking another milestone in the programme to bring the Austrian-built locomotives into service in Scandinavia. 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Continue reading ## [Coradia Stream in Italy, a practical guide to the different versions](https://railcolornews.com/2026/08/18/coradia-stream-in-italy-a-practical-guide-to-the-different-versions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coradia-stream-in-italy-a-practical-guide-to-the-different-versions) _2026-08-18 · Lorenzo Pallotta · Railcolor News_ advertisement advertisement The Coradia Stream is a modular Alstom platform, not a single train model. Continue reading