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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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 […]
Pacific Surfliner services to be restored
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train service will be restored on June 1 along 160 km route to San Luis Obispo and […]
Bombardier signs rail car contracts in the US
Bombardier Transportation has signed two contracts with a total value of EUR 99 million for the delivery of 28 BiLevel […]
MTA to meet PTC implementation deadline
The positive train control PTC across New York network has been activated on the majority of the railway tracks of […]
Progress on PTC implementation
Across the US, the positive train control PTC systems were in revenue service demonstration on 91,000 route km (58,000 route […]
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) […]
US transport agencies ask for more federal aid
The leaders of 14 US transport agencies request emergency federal aid for transit systems which are facing huge loses due […]
Contract awarded for Massachusetts – Boston rail link
The Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (MBTA) awarded a USD 159 million contract to Skanska DW White JV to construct the […]