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Hydrogen combustion locomotive modernisation begins in Namibia

TransNamib operator’s two locomotives are being upgraded by Traxtion Rail at its Rosslyn maintenance facility in South Africa. The work involves replacing the conventional diesel engine with one developed by CMB.Tech that burns a hydrogen-diesel blend.

Read more at the link: https://rollingstockworld.com/locomotives/hydrogen-combustion-locomotive-modernisation-begins-in-namibia/

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TMH Engineering’s work and new locomotive development: Director’s quotes

A dedicated engineering subsidiary of Russia’s largest rolling stock manufacturer, TMH, was established in 2018. It consolidated fragmented, plant-based teams in different regions to a unified centre of cross-functional expertise to enhance R&D efficiency amid the growing complexity of new product development. TMH Engineering now employs over 1,200 design and process engineers.

TMH Engineering CEO Dmitry Petrakov gave a comprehensive interview on the company’s development and current operations in the latest issue of the corporate magazine Vektor TMH. He discussed designer collaboration within the holding, the intricacies of creating new locomotives—including the future mainline gas turbine locomotive 3TE30G and electric locomotive 2ES9—features of 1D-modelling, and much more.

ROLLINGSTOCK publishes his quotes in full. Read at the link: https://rollingstockworld.com/locomotives/tmh-engineerings-work-and-new-locomotive-development-directors-direct-quotes/

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North American loco market enters fleet renewal phase

Early 2026 has seen sharp revival in the regional traction fleet market. Leading freight operators Union Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern and CPKC have announced major contracts with Wabtec and Progress Rail for new builds and modernisation of existing locomotives.

Read the coverage by ROLLINGSTOCK at the link: https://rollingstockworld.com/locomotives/north-american-loco-market-enters-fleet-renewal-phase/

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Rolling stock plans under Belarus’s long-term transport strategy

In late 2025, the Belarusian government approved the Transport of Belarus state programme for 2026–2030 with funding of BYN 7.8 bln ($2.6 bln). The programme includes provision for renewing the fleet of railway and urban rail transport.

Read an in-depth feature covering previous rolling stop supplies by Stadler Rail, TMH, BKM Holding and others at the link: https://rollingstockworld.com/locomotives/rolling-stock-plans-under-belaruss-long-term-transport-strategy/

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Alstom-Bombardier merger: 5 years on

The merger of rolling stock giants Alstom and Bombardier Transportation was completed in February 2021. The Snow Lion Telegram channel has published a brief analysis of why the French company spent billions on the asset and the role played by Quebec’s pension fund.

ROLLINGSTOCK publishes the translated full version of the feature at the link: https://rollingstockworld.com/economy/alstom-bombardier-merger-five-years-on/

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UK considers lowering train speed on the upcoming HSR

The country government is exploring options for the main specifications of the under-construction HS2 line. As the project requires more and more spending, the measures need to be taken to cut costs and shorten the delivery timelines.

Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, has tasked the HS2 project delivery company to investigate whether it would be reasonable to reduce the train operational speed from 360 to 300 km/h.

Read more at the link: https://rollingstockworld.com/passenger-cars/uk-considers-lowering-train-speed-on-the-upcoming-hsr/

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Urban rail transport procurements and supplies: Cologne, Moscow, Delhi, Saint Petersburg, Portland

Recent deals and tenders in the urban rail transport market at the link: https://rollingstockworld.com/lrv/latest-urban-rail-transport-procurements-and-supplies-cologne-moscow-delhi-saint-petersburg-portland/

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