CH2M becomes consultant for Metrolinx’s RER program
Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario delivering mobility solutions for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), has […]
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BNSF launches faster intermodal service between Pacific Northwest and Texas
From 12 September, BNSF Railway (BNSF) will offer intermodal customers a new rail service option to move freight between the […]
US FTA issues policy guidance on rolling stock acquisition
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued final Buy America policy guidance advising transit agencies and […]
Honolulu: rail project not to receive additional federal funding
Honolulu officials announced that the Federal Transit Administration has made it clear the city would not receive additional federal funding […]
Amtrak could cease Boston-New York/Washington services over maintenance funding
In a filing in court this week, Amtrak claims that the MBTA has refused to honor its contractual payment obligations […]
Alstom to maintain Ottawa’s LRT system
Alstom has been selected by Rideau Transit Maintenance General Partnership (RTM) to maintain the city of Ottawa’s light rail transit […]
US: BART’s new test program rewards riders for travel outside peak hours
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) riders have the chance to win cash rewards by participating in a 6 month test […]
GE expands digital rail offerings with ShipXpress
GE Transportation announced its acquisition of ShipXpress, a top provider of cloud-based software solutions that enable transportation, industrial, and commodities […]
LILEE Systems offers Key Management System for Positive Train Control
LILEE Systems announced the availability of its Key Management System, a solution created and successfully implemented by a Class I […]
Washington: Metro launches Wi-Fi pilot
Metro, administered by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), announced the launch of free public Wi-Fi at six Metrorail […]