Siemens to deliver traction power technology for Seattle LRT expansion
Seattle metropolitan area transport authority, Sound Transit, awarded Siemens a contract to provide the power infrastructure for Seattle’s LRT extension. […]
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Alstom and Siemens to develop hydrogen train concept for Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Transport is engaging with train manufacturers Alstom and Siemens to produce concept designs that incorporate hydrogen fuel […]
Mexico: new rail freight service to Puebla
Mexican rail freight company Ferromex-Ferrosur has started a service from Salina Cruz port, in the southern state of Oaxaca, north […]
US: MARTA offers free Wi-Fi on trains
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) now has free Wi-Fi on all buses and trains. The new connection allows […]
Ontario to build innovative energy storage system for Eglinton Crosstown LRT
Ontario is partnering with Toronto Hydro to build an innovative energy storage system that will provide back-up power to the […]
Oklahoma receives first Liberty Streetcar
Brookville Equipment Corporation delivered the first vehicle in an order for seven Liberty Streetcars (trams) to the City of Oklahoma. […]
Siemens to provide maintenance services for Atlanta Streetcar
Siemens has been chosen as the long-term service provider for the Atlanta Streetcar system in order to enhance vehicle reliability, […]
New Jersey approves alignment for Hudson-Bergen LRT expansion
The NJ Transit Board of Directors approved the proposed alignment of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR)’s planned expansion into Bergen […]
Energy storage facility contract for Eglinton Crosstown LRT awarded
On February 15, Ontario Ministry of Transport and Toronto Hydro have awarded Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RES) the contract to […]
Genesee & Wyoming invests for last mile service development
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) has made an investment in and formed a strategic alliance with Cargomatic, Inc., a technology […]