Ontario Line guideway and stations contract awarded
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have selected Trillium Guideway Partners (TGP) to deliver the Ontario Line guideway and stations contract. The […]
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FTA approves USD 631 million for railcar acquisition
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced USD 631 million in grants for transit agencies’ railcar procurement […]
Metra and Stadler sign BEMU contract
Chicago commuter rail operator Metra awarded Stadler a contract for the supply of 16 battery-electric trains with a first call […]
Union Pacific to invest USD 3.4 billion in 2024
Union Pacific investment plan worth USD 3.4 billion this year to support safe operations, renew assets and grow with customers. […]
California orders additional Stadler H2 trains
The State of California and Stadler have signed an agreement for six additional Flirt hydrogen trains, as part of contract […]
Alstom raises wages in Mexico
Alstom raises wages in Mexico after talks with unions there. Workers’ rights have been prioritised without affecting the company’s economic […]
Amtrak train service expansion secures federal funding
USD 2.1 billion investment has been provided by the US Department of Transportation to improve existing routes and advance plans […]
CN to acquire Iowa Northern Railway
The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced that it has signed and closed an agreement to acquire Iowa Northern Railway […]
USD 101 million for Chicago Hub improvement programme
Amtrak and its Midwest partners have been awarded more than USD 101 million to improve existing routes and advance plans […]
New funding for US intercity passenger rail projects
The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded USD 8.2 billion for 10 intercity passenger rail across the country while […]