New federal funding for rail transit projects in the US
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will provide USD 891 million new funding for transit systems in the US, supporting the […]
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Victoria extends incentive scheme to boost rail freight transport
The Victorian government has extended the Mode Shift Incentive Scheme (MSIS) designed to shift road transport to railways. Extended until […]
Loan agreements signed for Trenitalia fleet renewal
EUR 800 million loan agreements for Trenitalia were recently signed by FS Italiane and three financial institutions for rolling stock […]
Updated transport strategy for Los Angeles unveiled
LA Metro published an updated draft of its 2020 Long Range Transport Plan which (LRTP) is a USD 400 billion […]
Grants awarded for Northeast Corridor modernisation
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) provided Amtrak two USD 63 million grants for Northeast Corridor rehabilitation project which has a […]
EU recovery instrument supports sustainable transport
The European Commission has proposed a EUR 750 billion Next Generation EU plan which “can build a green, digital and […]
Increased railway investment approved in the Czech Republic
The government of the Czech Republic has increased the railway investment budget by CZK 3.5 billion (EUR 128.6 million), to […]
Wellington prepares train procurement process
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency provided Greater Wellington and Horizons Regional Councils a NZD 5 million (USD 3 million) to […]
Greenbrier amends its agreement with GIMSA JV
To reduce coronavirus pandemic effects, The Greenbrier Companies has amended its 50:50 joint venture agreement with Grupo Industrial Monclova (GIMSA) […]
100 bridges to be reconstructed on Poznań-Szczecin line
By 2022, Polish railway infrastructure manager, PKP PLK, will rebuild 100 bridges and viaducts on Poznań-Szczecin line which will allow […]