Chicago chooses alignment for Red Line Extension
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has selected a preferred alignment for the Red Line Extension (RLE), a project that will […]
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Rail freight associations ask for NAFTA constructive negotiations
Association of American Railroads, Railway Association of Canada and Asociación Mexicana de Ferrocarriles sent a joint letter supporting the renewal […]
Contractor selected for Los Angeles air-rail link
A consortium led by ACS and Hochtief has been chosen as the recommended developer for a large-scale modernization PPP rail […]
U.S. Port of Long Beach to build rail support facility
The Board of the Port of Long Beach approved the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a project within the […]
CN’s 2018 investment plan focuses on new capacity
Canadian National Railway Company, CN, announced that plans a USD 2.6 billion (CAD 3.2 billion) capital programme focusing on key […]
New York selects Kawasaki for USD 1.4 billion metro car contract
The Board of New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) voted to approve the acquisition of 535 metro cars (R211 model) […]
New BART cars enter services
The California Public Utilities Commission has released the authorization to San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit to put into commercial […]
Massachusetts Transport Authority to modernise its procurement processes
The Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (MBTA) has announced its partnership with FairMarkIT, a new public e-bidding forum, in order to […]
Ontario opens new GO Transit station
Ontario has officially opened its 66th GO Transit station at Downsview Park, which provides a direct connection to the new […]
Florida’s Brightline rail service begins
Privately owned passenger rail operator Brightline announced the start of a new rail service between West Palm Beach and Fort […]