USD 1.4 billion for LRT extension in Seattle
Sound Transit, the transport authority of Central Puget Sound Regional, in Seattle metropolitan area, secured USD 1.4 billion funding for […]
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Pilot project completed to modernise MTA signalling system
MTA New York City Transit has successfully demonstrated a new Ultra-Wideband (UWB)-based train positioning system to modernise the agency’s signalling […]
USD 32 million modernisation completed for LA Van Nuys station
Metrolink, a regional commuter in Southern California, inaugurated the transport services at the newly rebuilt Van Nuys station in Los […]
Five companies compete for L.A. Sepulveda transit corridor design
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transport Authority (Metro) has shortlisted five companies to compete for planning and design of the USD […]
Teleste to provide information displays for Montreal REM
Alstom selected Teleste to supply information displays for Montreal REM stations, consisting of 284 ETL certified indoor and outdoor TFT […]
Hitachi Rail awarded major CBTC contract in the US
Bart, San Francisco Bay Area transport authority awarded Hitachi Rail STS USA a USD 798 million contract to design and […]
Wabtec acquires overhaul and maintenance company
Wabtec announced it has expanding its freight services capabilities with the acquisition of Relco Locomotives, a provider of locomotive overhaul […]
New modernisation project starts at New York Penn station
Amtrak and NJ Transit launched the modernisation project for ticketed waiting area at New York Penn station the seating area […]
Genesee & Wyoming acquisition completed
Brookfield Infrastructure and Singapore’s foreign reserves investor GIC completed the acquisition of the U.S. rail freight company Genesee & Wyoming […]
U.S. to review track and brake standards for commuter lines
The U.S. Federal Rail Administration (FRA) announced issuance of two notices of proposed rulemaking to promote safety innovation and reduce […]