United States and Canada announce the final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail
U.S. Department for Transport announced a final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail. The final rule, […]
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Washington: Airports Authority updates status of Silver Line Metrorail construction project
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced that design modifications made to enhance the safety and reliability of the Metrorail Silver […]
Ontario moving forward with Finch West Light Rail Transit project
As part of the largest infrastructure investment in Ontario’s history, the province is moving ahead with the USD 1.2 billion […]
Fort Worth: contracts approved for TEX Rail
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors approved several contracts related to TEX Rail. It authorized a contract with […]
North Dakota to fund state-run rail safety pilot program
North Dakota’s Senate has approved funds for a state-run rail safety pilot program intended to supplement federal oversight of oil […]
Chicago Transit Authority to delay rail car acquisition
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will delay plans to purchase a new generation of rail cars. According to the initial […]
Chinese companies eye a stake in Bombardier’s train activities
Chinese locomotive manufacturers CSR Corp. and China CNR Corp. are analyzing the possibility of acquiring a controlling stake in Bombardier […]
Minneapolis: costs soar for Southwest light rail corridor
The estimated cost of the Southwest Corridor light rail project in Minneapolis has increased by EUR 257 million toEUR 1.5 […]
New York receives USD 967 million for the installment of positive train control technology
Federal Railroad Administration has approved a loan of USD 967.1 million to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for […]
Kawasaki to deliver eight 7000 series cars for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. (KRC), the U.S. subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, will supply first eight 7000 series cars for […]