On 29th July 2026, the UK government offered Indonesia financing options of up to EUR 4.7 billion (GBP 4 billion) for future railway projects through UK Export Finance. According to the UK’s Department for Business and Trade in the Asia-Pacific area, the funding is intended to support the long-term expansion of Indonesia’s railway network and incorporate UK technology in infrastructure, rolling stock and signalling systems. Indonesia’s Directorate General of Railways stated that the government has identified over 2,200 km of disused lines for reactivation and expansion but continues to view financing as a key obstacle. Rail freight transport projects are considered the most realistic candidates for private sector involvement, whereas passenger rail transport projects typically require substantial government support.
Source: British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia press release 03.08.2026

Following orders for 2,235 freight wagons and 30 diesel locomotives, Texmaco Rail has decided to build a plant in South Africa. The contracts secured in spring 2026 are valued at EUR 372.5 million (USD 430 million) (SCI RAILDATA Issue 19/2026) and cover rolling stock for local rail freight transport operators. In the initial phase, the company will invest around EUR 18.4-27.5 million (INR 2-3 billion) in the project. The plant is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. Texmaco aims to manufacture half of the ordered vehicles there by the end of 2028. Texmaco already operates eight plants in India and produced just under 8,400 freight wagons in the fiscal year from April 2025 to March 2026, 21.1% fewer than from April 2024 to March 2025. To build up its locomotive expertise, the company is also pursuing a joint venture (JV) in India with state-owned enterprise Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). In the South African market, Alstom, with its plant in Boksburg, and Galison are already active in freight wagon manufacturing. Previous corruption investigations have weighed on the market there. In 2019, supply contracts from Transnet for 1,064 freight locomotives worth EUR 4.3 billion (USD 5 billion) were suspended and later cancelled.
Source: Rolling Stock World 06.08.2026

On 5th August 2026, Mitsubishi Electric Europe agreed to acquire a 51% stake in Medcom. The transaction expands the collaboration established over a decade ago between the Mitsubishi Electric Corporation subsidiary and the Polish technology company. The completion of the deal is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals. Medcom will remain an independent company within the group, retaining its brand, business model and operational autonomy. The existing management team will continue to oversee strategy and operations, and the company’s headquarters and manufacturing plant will remain in Warsaw. Plans are in place to establish a European centre there for the research, development and production of power electronics systems for public transport as well as for the energy and industrial sectors. Medcom will gain access to the group’s global sales network, new markets and international projects. Additionally, the company will be able to utilise Mitsubishi Electric’s manufacturing capabilities in other regions such as the US for equipment developed in Warsaw for the American market. In the coming months, Medcom will begin construction of a second plant in Warsaw to expand capacity and create additional jobs.
Source: Medcom press release 07.08.2026

MPK Poznan has signed a contract with Modertrans for the supply of ten new, customisable Moderus Gamma light rail vehicles (LRV) with an option for up to 20 further vehicles. The contract follows a tendering process conducted in 2025 (SCI RAILDATA Issue 31/2025). The LRVs, which are approximately 32 m in length, will be fully low-floor and will be fitted with ramps for wheelchair users, passengers with reduced mobility and passengers with pushchairs. The vehicles will also be fitted with air conditioning in the passenger compartment and driver’s cab, CCTV, LED lighting and a passenger information system with internal and external displays. In addition to the vehicles, Modertrans is supplying workshop equipment for the depot, tools and other maintenance accessories, a repair package as well as warranty services and training for MPK Poznan staff. Funding is being provided through the project for the development of clean urban transport, for which the Poznan-based public transport operator received around EUR 40.6 million (PLN 175 million) from the EU’s Infrastructure, Climate and Environment Fund 2021-2027. Delivery is scheduled for 2028, with project completion expected in 2029. The new LRVs will primarily replace heavily worn Tatra vehicles and part of the Moderus Beta fleet.
Source: MPK Poznan press release 31.07.2026, Modertrans press release 31.07.2026

The city of Edmonton has ordered eight additional high-floor light rail vehicles (LRV) from Hyundai Rotem, bringing the total order to 40 vehicles. This additional procurement falls under an order originally placed in February 2026 for an initial 32 LRVs, which included a contractual option for additional vehicles (SCI RAILDATA Issue 04/2026). The new vehicles are intended for Edmonton Transit Service’s (ETS) Metro Line Northwest Phase 1 and Capital Line South Phase 1 expansion projects. At the same time, they will replace the LRVs of the type Siemens U2 that have been in service for over 45 years. Design and manufacturing are set to begin in 2026, with delivery scheduled for the 2029-2030 period.
Source: Progressive Railroading 06.08.2026