Renfe bids for California high speed rail project
Renfe announced the submission of a bid for the first part of the contract to develop the first high speed […]
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JV formed for rail ferry services between US and Mexico
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and SEACOR Holdings Inc. announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture to own and operate […]
Bombardier exits bid for New York metro contract
Bombardier said that its bid submitted to New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority in December won’t make it to the final […]
New York introduces new real-time train arrival displays
The New York City Transit Authority (MTA New York City Transit) has improved passenger information with new real-time train arrival […]
CRRC signs first contract for São Paulo metro
CRRC Sifang Co., Ltd and São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company (CPTM) signed a contract for the supply of 8 metro […]
US: NTSB calls for installing crash-resistant cameras in rail vehicles
The US National Transportation Safety Board issued three safety recommendations, calling upon industry to install crash-resistant inward- and outward-facing cameras […]
Amtrak to install PTC technology for over 300 locomotives
Amtrak plans to equip approximately 310 locomotives to operate using positive train control (PTC) technology and comply with the federal […]
Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant receives quality certification in the US
Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant, part of United Wagon Company, has started shipping large-size castings (Barber S-2-HD bogie Side Frames […]
Keolis improves safety on Boston’s Newburyport/Rockport Line
Keolis Commuter Services (KCS) and the MBTA have announced the completion of a series of works to improve services on […]
Pennsylvania enhances digital experience for passengers
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and Intersection are teaming up to deliver new digital services (Wi-Fi, interactive information kiosks […]