Construction works begin under California HSR CP4
California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced that it has launched new construction works in the South Valley under the Construction […]
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Metra buys modernised locomotives
The Metra Board of Directors approved the purchase of up to 21 used F59PHI locomotives for USD 1.3 million each. […]
L.A. breaks ground on section 2 of Purple Line extension
The Los Angeles Transport Authority (Metro), together with local, state and federal officials launched the section 2 of the metro […]
Vancouver to purchase 80 additional SkyTrain cars
Translink, Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority, announced that is accelerating the purchase of 28 additional SkyTrain cars for the fully-automated […]
Wabtec to install PTC on Caltrain corridor
Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board intends to approve a contract with Wabtec Railway Electronics to complete the implementation of Positive […]
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. […]
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 […]