Metrolinx files notice of default over delayed delivery of LRVs
Toronto transport agency Metrolinx filed a notice of default against Bombardier Inc. for the delayed delivery of a fleet of […]
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US: new MetroLink station design team selected
Transit agency Metro Transit (St. Louis) has selected a design team for a new MetroLink station, which will be built […]
US: California could tax rail transport of dangerous chemicals
California plans to tax rail cars carrying dangerous chemicals across the state, starting later this year, due to the recent […]
US: public transport organizations recognized for sustainability by APTA
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recognized six organizations for their outstanding achievements in sustainability. The two public transit systems […]
VIA Rail receives funding for infrastructure improvement
Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, and Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President and Chief Executive Officer of VIA Rail Canada Inc., announced a […]
Canada to accelerate phasing out of DOT-111 tank cars
Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau issued Protective Direction 38, which accelerates the phasing out of DOT-111 tank cars for […]
Denver: B Line opens for passenger service
The Regional Transportation District of Denver (RTD) opened for passenger service the B Line and Westminster Station. The B Line […]
Hill International recognized for Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Hill International announced that it has been recognized with the Outstanding Rail Project of the Year Award from the Metropolitan […]
First Tranzit wins first rail contract in the US
First Transit, Inc., a subsidiary of FirstGroup plc, has announced that it signed its first rail contract in North America […]
US: AKMD introduces first ethanol unit train solution for North Little Rock’s gasoline-blending industry
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. announced that beginning from this fall, its Arkansas Midland Railroad Company, Inc. (AKMD) subsidiary will offer […]