USA: Operation Lifesaver funds new rail crossing safety public awareness campaign
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will offer more than USD 200,000 in grants […]
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Canadian Pacific to add capacity for grain shipping
Canadian Pacific anticipates adding more trains as a response to greater demand to move grain and grain products from western […]
California launches RFQ for environmental and engineering services
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Environmental and Engineering Services for the San […]
Rail bridge between Mexico and US now operational
Starting from 7 August, the crossborder bridge linking Brownsville (USA) to Mexico became operational. The West Rail Bridge took 15 […]
USA: plans for new rail safety training center
The Grand Forks City Council (North Dakota) approved a letter of intent for the city to pursue a national rail […]
FRA: railway companies will not meet the PTC implementation deadline
According to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), most rail companies will miss the Dec. 31, 2015 positive train control (PTC) implementation […]
All Aboard Florida gets green light for bond issue
All Aboard Florida received approval to issue tax-free bonds with a value of USD 1.75 billion. The new bonds will […]
Detroit tram project delayed again until 2017
Detroit’s M1 Rail tram project, previously scheduled to be opend for the public in 2016, has been delayed until the […]
Union Pacific invests in Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure
Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure investing USD 13.5 million in the Laramie – Hanna railway line. The […]