USD 16.4 billion for projects along Northeast Corridor (NEC)
The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is providing a USD 16.4 billion investment for 25 passenger rail projects in seven […]
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Wabtec unveils battery locomotive for Roy Hill
Wabtec and Roy Hill have celebrated the debut of the FLXdrive battery locomotive, the world’s first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive […]
Final US regulation to install locomotive image recording devices
The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a final rule requiring the installation of locomotive image recording devices providing […]
Four Amtrak stations upgraded in October
In October, modernisation and upgrade works at four Amtrak stations have been completed providing increased accessibility and improved interiors. More […]
Wabtec wins equipment contract for New York metro trains
Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc awarded Wabtec Corporation a contract for the supply of brakes and couplers for 640 train cars […]
New funding for US rail transit fleet replacement
The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will provide a financing of USD 197 million for railcar replacement projects implemented by […]
Metra secures funding for battery trains
Metra will receive a USD 169.3 million federal funding through Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) to acquire battery […]
Amtrak Airo train assembly begins
The Amtrak Airo train manufacturing is in full swing with its assembly being started, the company announced underlining that the […]
California orders additional hydrogen trains from Stadler
State of California and Stadler signed a contract on October 12, 2023, to supply the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) […]
Successful Coradia iLint demonstration in Canada
Under the demonstration event of Coradia iLint hydrogen train in Quebec, there were transported more than 10,000 passengers from mid-June to […]