Preferred bidder for Edmonton Valley Line West LRT announced
The city of Edmonton has selected the Marigold Infrastructure Partners as the preferred bidder to design, build and partially finance […]
Financial
US DOT provides more flexibility for rail financing
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched an improved RRIF Express programme (Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Express) to expand […]
Contract signed for the revitalisation of Katowice Airport link
PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe, the Polish railway infrastructure manager signed a PLN 660 million (EUR 144.3 million) contract for the […]
CTA’s 2021 budget needs further federal funding
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has proposed a USD 1.64 billion operating budget for 2021 that highlights the need for […]
Poland approves an ambitious national transport programme
The Polish Government has adopted a resolution on the establishment of the Solidarity Transport Hub Investment Programme submitted by the […]
Knorr-Bremse increases its stake in Rail Vision
Knorr-Bremse is acquiring an additional 19.8% of Israeli start-up Rail Vision for USD 10 million. As a result, the company […]
U.S. funding for intercity rail infrastructure improvements
The U.S. Department of Transport is providing a USD 291 million funding for 11 intercity passenger rail projects in nine […]
Patriot Rail to acquire short line SLGW operator
Patriot Rail Company entered into an agreement to acquire the short line operator Salt Lake Garfield & Western Railway (SLGW) […]
New tracks laid at Świnoujście and Szczecin ports
The Polish railway infrastructure manager, PKP PLK, has been laid 21 km of new tracks under the project on the […]
CP to become the owner of Detroit River rail tunnel
Canadian Pacific Railway has announced that entered into a purchase agreement with OMERS to acquire the full ownership of the […]